Chief Specialist - Operations & Corporate Support Audit

1- Conduct institutional risk assessment related to support, operational, asset maintenance and control activities using the Authority’s risk registers and the directives from the Director General & Chairman of the Board, the emirate’s future strategic directions, and senior management proposals as inputs for the annual audit plan.

2. Plan audit tasks, prepare and review audit objectives and scope, and discuss them with senior management.

3. Review audit programs, define audit samples, discuss them with supervisory levels to ensure alignment, and guide the audit team in covering all aspects of the audit mission.

4. Lead the audit team in conducting interviews, reviewing documents, summarizing findings, and preparing audit workpapers in the electronic internal audit system.

5. Train and mentor, the audit team to ensure they have the necessary skills and competencies for their assigned tasks.

6. Evaluate key aspects of the internal control system and operational controls.

7. Provide continuous advice and guidance to department employees and some audit staff in the department, develop, and implement comprehensive audit plans to assess internal control effectiveness, and prepare concise reports on audit findings with corrective action recommendations.

8. Manage audit team in relation to audit procedures in the assignments such as identifying findings, documenting audit evidence, audit criteria used, etc.

9. Conduct field visits and supervise the audit team in carrying out on-site inspections of various service delivery locations, operational work sites, maintenance workshops, and warehouses in line with the scope and objectives of the audit assignments, and in accordance with the specific requirements and needs of each audit task.

10. Evaluate the internal control systems associated with the operation and oversight of vehicle and driver licensing services, commercial transportation activities, rail operations, bus operations and maintenance, and administrative support activities, in accordance with the requirements and needs of the audit tasks and the assigned audit plan.

11. Prepare and review preliminary and final audit reports, as well as reports submitted to the Director General and Executive Directors, ensuring compliance with professional standards and applicable procedures.

12. Analyze performance reports, develop plans and strategies to improve service quality.

13. Review responses to audit reports, conduct discussions (if needed), update final reports in consultation with the Audit Manager, and issue the final audit report accordingly.

14. Review and provide guidance on budget preparation and execution for the internal audit department.

15. Report audit and advisory results through written reports and verbal presentations to the audited entity.

16. Follow up on audit recommendations and ensure corrective actions are implemented within the department.

17. Execute special audit assignments as directed by the Director General & Chairman of the Board.

18. Review audit reports and suggest future audit areas for senior management.

19. Assess the audit team performance in audit assignments as per approved audit plan and participate in overall performance evaluations with the direct manager.

20. Evaluate section-level resource efficiency and productivity, identifying areas for improvement and suggesting solutions.

21. Participate in teams supporting best local and global practices in audit, compliance, corporate governance, and internal controls. 

22. Assist organizational units in preparing responses to report from regulatory and audit authorities.

23. Support the leadership team in developing and executing operational plans and roadmaps for continuous improvement in internal audit, governance, and compliance activities.

24. Assist in developing policies related to internal audit, governance, risk management, and compliance.

 25. Provide proposals and innovative ideas for improving departmental operations.

 27. Conduct interviews and supervise external auditors contracted for specialized or complex technical audit tasks.

28. Perform any additional duties assigned by the direct manager or Internal Audit Director.

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Auditing, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration from an accredited university

 • Professional certifications such as CIA, CRMA, or CPA are preferred.

• Exceptional listening and communication skills with effective verbal and written communication.

• Good knowledge of statistical methods and applications.

• High analytical thinking ability, with talent in identifying, reviewing, improving, and streamlining business processes.

• Strong ability to prioritize effectively and manage multiple concurrent projects.

• Advanced computer proficiency with expertise in multiple software applications.

• Active team player, intelligent, and capable of fostering trust in relationships with clients and team members. EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree: 11+ years of experience in internal or external auditing Or

• Master’s Degree: 9+ years of experience in internal or external auditing.