
Masdar
Assistant Manager - Internal Audit Assurance - Development and Value Creation
- Permanent
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 5 - 10 yrs
- Urgent
Job expiry date: 29/05/2026
Job overview
Date posted
14/04/2026
Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Salary
AED 30,000 - 40,000 per month
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Experience
5 - 10 yrs
Seniority
Experienced
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
29/05/2026
Job description
The Assistant Manager - Internal Audit Assurance - Development and Value Creation at Masdar is responsible for leading and supervising internal audit engagements focused on development activities, value creation initiatives, and investment lifecycle management. The role contributes to delivering independent assurance that internal controls are operating effectively, risks are managed appropriately, and business operations comply with applicable regulations and corporate governance standards. The position involves managing audit engagements from planning to reporting, supervising audit teams, reviewing audit deliverables, and ensuring quality compliance with professional auditing standards. The Assistant Manager collaborates with stakeholders across business units, including strategy, business development, mergers and acquisitions, project delivery, and asset management, to evaluate operational effectiveness and risk management practices. The role also supports annual risk assessments, internal audit planning, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives. Additionally, the incumbent manages relationships with internal stakeholders and external service providers, oversees audit follow-up activities, and contributes to strengthening Masdarās governance, operational efficiency, and value creation across renewable energy projects and investments.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Lead and supervise development and value creation internal audit engagements from planning to reporting phases.
- Manage technical audits covering investment lifecycle management including strategy, business development, and mergers and acquisitions activities.
- Support audits related to project delivery, engineering, operational performance, and QHSE compliance.
- Supervise audit teams and ensure assignments are completed within timelines and quality standards.
- Review audit working papers, audit issues, and draft reports for completeness and accuracy.
- Submit audit deliverables for quality review and ensure compliance with internal audit standards.
- Provide coaching, training, and feedback to audit team members to support capability development.
- Review risk control matrices (RCMs) and audit execution plans prior to audit fieldwork.
- Manage audit engagement execution and ensure appropriate documentation of findings.
- Submit draft audit reports to senior management and stakeholders for review.
- Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders and auditees to support audit activities.
- Manage client satisfaction and develop improvement action plans based on audit feedback.
- Oversee work performed by external internal audit service providers.
- Evaluate service provider performance and communicate concerns to leadership.
- Support follow-up audits to monitor implementation of agreed management actions.
- Participate in annual risk assessment exercises and update risk registers.
- Support development of annual operational plans and KPIs for the internal audit unit.
- Monitor audit performance and ensure achievement of internal audit objectives.
- Ensure compliance with internal audit standards and corporate governance requirements.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the internal audit function.
Experience & skills
- Bachelorās or Masterās degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Engineering.
- Professional certifications such as CFA, CPA, or ACA preferred.
- CIA or CFE certification is considered an advantage.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in auditing, advisory, or related roles.
- Experience in business development and M&A transaction audits.
- Experience in financial modelling and investment reviews.
- Strong understanding of internal auditing principles and practices.
- Knowledge of Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards and ethics.
- Experience in corporate governance and risk management.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Ability to manage cross-functional teams.
- Experience in audit planning, execution, and reporting.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced corporate environment.
- Experience in renewable energy or infrastructure sector preferred.