Internal Audit Manager

Amali Properties is a luxury real estate developer co-founded by Mr. Ali Sajwani and Ms. Amira Sajwani, redefining modern luxury living through bespoke architecture, visionary design, and exceptional craftsmanship.

With a growing portfolio of ultra-luxury developments across the UAE, Amali is shaping the future of refined living through distinctive, design-led spaces that blend privacy, sophistication, and innovation.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Manager Internal Audit to support the development and execution of Amali’s Internal Audit function. This role will be responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management practices, governance processes, and operational compliance across the organization, with a particular focus on real estate development activities.

The Manager will work closely with business leaders and stakeholders to identify risks, assess control effectiveness, recommend process improvements, and ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute risk-based internal audits across business functions, including Development, Projects, Commercial, Procurement, Finance, Sales, CRM, and Corporate Functions.
• Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, governance processes, and risk management frameworks.
• Conduct audits covering real estate development processes, project delivery, procurement, contract management, consultant appointments, variation approvals, and payment controls.
• Review project expenditures, procurement transactions, tendering processes, consultant contracts, and vendor management activities to ensure compliance with company policies and delegated authorities.
• Identify operational, financial, compliance, and project-related risks and recommend practical solutions to strengthen controls.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of project governance frameworks, approval workflows, and reporting mechanisms.
• Prepare audit findings, risk assessments, and management reports with clear recommendations and action plans.
• Monitor and follow up on audit observations to ensure timely implementation of agreed corrective actions.
• Support investigations, special reviews, and ad-hoc management requests as required.
• Assist in the continuous enhancement of internal audit methodologies, policies, procedures, and audit programs.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to promote a culture of compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure adherence to applicable regulatory requirements, corporate governance standards, and industry best practices.
• Experience &

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Professional certifications such as CIA, ACCA, CPA, CA, CISA, or equivalent are preferred.
• Minimum 8–12 years of Internal Audit experience, with at least 5 years within a real estate development company.
• Mandatory experience auditing real estate development, construction, project delivery, procurement, and commercial operations.
• Strong understanding of project lifecycle controls, contract administration, procurement governance, budgeting, cost management, and delegated authority frameworks.
• Experience conducting operational, financial, compliance, and project audits.
• Strong knowledge of risk management principles, internal control frameworks, and corporate governance practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, report writing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to interpret complex business processes and identify opportunities for control enhancements.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, audit tools, Microsoft Excel, and data analysis techniques.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage effectively with senior management and business leaders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional certifications such as CIA, CISA, CFE, or PMP.Experience with project performance measurement techniques such as Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Exposure to BIM (Building Information Modelling) within project environments.
• Familiarity with data analytics tools such as ACL, IDEA, Power BI, or SQL/Python-based analysis.
• Experience working within the UAE or GCC real estate development sector.
• If you believe you have the expertise to strengthen governance and risk management across world-class developments, please click apply and join Amali Properties in shaping the next generation of ultra-luxury real estate.