Assistant Manager - Investment Lifecycle Auditor

Role Overview :

We have a challenging opportunity opened for the role of Assistant Manager in our Audit & Advisory practice (Investment Lifecycle Auditor)

The Asst. Manager role requires multi-dimensional capabilities. They are responsible for growing existing accounts, risk-based audit planning, project execution and reporting. The candidate should be a self-starter and should have the drive to grow the business and enhance the service offerings.

Asst. Managers ensure successful completion of assigned audit engagements, from start to finish, inclusive of preplanning and wrap up activities. Depending on assigned engagement, reports to one or more member(s) of the senior management team. Applies risk and control concepts to scenarios encountered and identifies any potential issues.

Communicates identified issues with senior management to ensure any potential concerns are addressed in a timely and effective manner. He also has a significant role in business development. This entails generation of new leads, effective networking, conceptualizing new solutions and such other tasks.

Role Requirements for Investment Auditor:

Ensure adequate focus on personal professional growth relevant to taking on more challenging assignments, in line with standard audit career progression proactively seeks relevant Education and training opportunities

Collaborate with clients to assess their current Investment practices and develop strategies for improvement.

Investment Audit Audit of Investment Accounts (Mutual Funds / Fixed Income / Equities etc)

Investment Screening Perform Investment Screening to assess FDI's and determine if they are permitted in a portfolio including ESG factors.

Due Diligence Help investors and companies make informed decisions about a potential deal or investment by reviewing financial records, evaluating assets and liabilities, and assessing operational bottlenecks.

Deal Execution Completing an investment transaction, from the initial idea to the final signing and exchange of funds. Ensures that the deal is completed on time, on budget, and with high quality

Deal Exit Create Exit strategy and plan to liquidate a financial asset or dispose of business assets. Help limit losses from a non-performing asset and ensure that an investment or business venture has met its profit objective.

Assets Scorecard Review Reviewing assets scorecard to evaluate investment opportunities for investors including risk assessment, benchmarking and escalation matrix.

IPO Readiness Assessing and identify the gaps that need to be addressed before the IPO. Preparing client's business to go public and the scrutiny it will face from potential investors and regulators.

Provide guidance and support in incident management processes, including incident identification, investigation, and resolution.

Conduct Investment assessments and audits to evaluate the effectiveness of existing controls and processes.

Stay updated on industry trends, emerging risks, and regulatory changes related to Investment Audit.

Assist in preparing client presentations, and proposals (for different target audiences CXOs, Board of Directors, Audit Committees) Manage performance of audit procedures. This includes identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analysing evidence, and documenting client processes and procedures. Demonstrate technical competence in related domain.

Desired Profile & Required Qualifications:

• One or more relevant professional degree / certifications i.e. MBA, CIA, CISA, CA etc.
• Prior Audit/Consulting experience with Big 4 or Strategy firms having projects with any of the sectors like Retail, Trading, Contracting, Automotive, FMCG, Production etc.
• Overall, 4-7 years of relevant full time work experience preferably from consulting
• Fluent English (reading, speaking, and writing).

Core Skills Required:

• Ability to observe and understand business processes ensuring processes are documented completely and accurately
• Ability to apply audit standards through practical application
• Proactive in researching business best practice concepts in order to apply as appropriate
• Solid listening skills and ability to identify gaps in logic inquisitive
• Strong organization and follow up skills including the ability to handle competing priorities and meet all deadlines and commitments
• Reliability
• Possess an appropriate combination of technical expertise in fields such as auditing, finance, technology, operations, or investigations
• Ability to flourish in a fast-paced, complex environment and willing to adapt to change
• Demonstrated ability to lead a small team and ensure successful results
• Ability to give and follow instructions accurately and efficiently; proactive in asking clarifying questions to ensure work effort is directed wholly toward desired outcome
• Ability to recognize when learned theoretical concepts should be applied
• Solid understanding and ability to apply risk and control concepts
• Ability to identify underlying cause of an issue raised
• Good awareness of other departments in the company with risk, control, and governance responsibilities and what is necessary for successful tactical collaboration and information sharing
• Good communication skills along with good or developing negotiation skills
• Ability to identify sensitive issues and facilitate communications in a proactive manner to avoid surprises
• Willingness and ability to adapt to new circumstances, information, and challenges
• Executes effective and thorough application of all internal audit standards within assigned responsibility
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally
• Demonstrate a positive, can-do attitude

Location Abu Dhabi, UAE