accountant

project manager

senior accountant

operations manager

account manager

it audit manager

GULF DIGITAL LLC

Job Title: Senior Audit Manager Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Industry: Audit &amp; Assurance / Financial Services / Consulting Job Type: Full-Time Reporting to: Partner / Director &ndash; Audit &amp; AssuranceJob Summary:We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Audit Manager to lead and manage multiple audit engagements across diverse industries in the UAE. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, executing, and delivering high-quality audit services while ensuring compliance with international standards and local regulatory requirements. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills, deep technical expertise, and the ability to manage key client relationships.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Lead and manage the planning, execution, and completion of external audit engagements in accordance with IFRS, ISA, and UAE regulations.</li><li>Supervise audit teams, review working papers, and ensure high-quality audit deliverables.</li><li>Maintain strong relationships with clients, acting as a primary point of contact for audit and advisory matters.</li><li>Develop audit strategies and assess audit risks, ensuring effective risk mitigation and compliance.</li><li>Manage budgeting, resource allocation, and performance of audit teams.</li><li>Provide technical guidance on complex accounting issues and regulatory changes (e.g., VAT, ESR, UBO, AML compliance).</li><li>Review and finalize audit reports and management letters.</li><li>Contribute to business development through client proposals, presentations, and networking.</li><li>Mentor and train junior staff, conducting performance evaluations and promoting professional development.</li><li>Stay updated on UAE-specific regulatory changes, including requirements from the Ministry of Economy, SCA, and other governing bodies.</li></ul>Qualifications &amp; Experience:<ul><li>Professional certification: CA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent (mandatory).</li><li>Minimum 5&ndash;8 years of audit experience, with at least 3&ndash;5 years in a managerial role, preferably in the UAE or GCC.</li><li>Extensive knowledge of IFRS, ISA, and UAE-specific regulatory frameworks.</li><li>Experience with audit software (e.g., CaseWare, ACL, or similar tools).</li><li>Proven track record in managing audit engagements in sectors such as real estate, construction, financial services, manufacturing, and retail.</li><li>Strong leadership, communication, and client-handling skills.</li><li>Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.</li></ul>Preferred Skills:<ul><li>Fluency in English; Arabic is a plus.</li><li>In-depth understanding of UAE commercial laws and regulations.</li><li>Exposure to internal audit, risk advisory, and forensic audits is a plus.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-time

Audit Manager

DP World

<div>
 
 Job Purpose
 
 
 
 
 JOB DESCRIPTION
 
 
 
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 The role holds accountability for defining data audit standards, methodologies, and continuous assurance approaches adopted by Group Internal Audit.
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 Executes the risk-based Data Audit plan to provide independent assurance over the integrity, completeness, accuracy and consistency of critical data elements within DPWorld systems.
 </li>
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 Delivers Continuous Controls Assurance to provide timely assurance and actionable exception insights
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 Builds and manage a portfolio of reusable audit analytics and audit accelerators that strengthen assurance, improve coverage and provide timely predictive risk intelligence to DP World leadership.
 </li>
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 Advances the digital transformation of Group Internal Audit (GIA) by embedding AI, automation, and data-driven methods across the entire audit lifecycle, maintaining effective processes for product innovation.
 </li>
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 Partners with Business Audit, Technology Audit, and Fraud Risk teams to co-create advanced digital solutions that enhance audit coverage and depth.
 </li>
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 Serves as the data governance and analytics assurance/AI subject matter expert, ensuring all solutions meet robust standards for quality, privacy, security aligned with IIA and leading data governance frameworks (i.e. DAMA).
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Key Accountabilities
 
 
 
 Data Audit
 
 
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 Lead the design and execution of standalone Data Quality Audits and integrated reviews. Evaluate the entire data lifecycle&mdash;from creation/ingestion to storage, usage, and reporting in a structured, end-to-end way ensuring alignment with industry standards and global policies.
 </li>
 <li>
 Assess the controls surrounding Critical Data Elements within key business processes. providing assurance on the integrity of data processed and feeding into operational dashboards, and AI/ML models.
 </li>
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 Maintain and continuously update the GIA Data Audit Methodology, defining specific testing procedures for data lineage, metadata management, and data quality dimensions (Accuracy, Completeness, Consistency, Timeliness, Validity).
 </li>
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 Maintain a dynamic Data Audit Universe that maps data assets to business risks, proactively identifying high-risk data silos or shadow IT that require assurance.
 
 
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 Advanced Audit Analytics
 
 
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 Deliver advanced analytics services that provide the GIA team with predictive insights into risks, governance gaps, and control effectiveness, enabling fact-based decision-making.
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 Collaborate with Group IT and data owners to establish secure data pipelines and improve data lineage, ensuring data is reliable and accessible for audit consumption.
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 Maintain strong controls over data handling and comply with information security and data protection requirements.
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 Enforce rigorous standards for analytic workpapers, coding, and documentation. Oversee peer reviews to ensure all analytic solutions are auditable, repeatable, and fit for purpose.
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 Develop and maintain a library of reusable scripts, tests, and visualizations aligned to common audit processes and risk objectives.
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Continuous Controls Assurance
 
 
 
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 Build and operationalise the Continuous Controls Assurance (CCA) framework for high-risk areas, establishing clear testing programs, exception management workflows, and escalation protocols.
 </li>
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 Integrate CCA outputs into dynamic risk assessments, providing real-time "always-on" assurance that allows GIA to pivot audit planning based on live risk triggers.
 
 
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 Innovation &amp; Digitalisation
 
 
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 Identify opportunities to safely use automation/GenAI to streamline audit delivery while protecting confidentiality, independence and quality.
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 Act as the internal audit thought leader on data trends, maintaining an external network to benchmark GIA against emerging technologies and identifying use cases for adoption.
 </li>
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 Stay current with emerging tools in machine learning and statistical modelling, identifying opportunities to upgrade the DADS tech stack and capabilities.
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 Contribute to the overall process improvements within GIA through advanced analytics, automation, and AI.
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 Stay current with emerging tools and techniques in machine learning, statistical modelling &amp; analytics and identify opportunities to educate the GIA team and apply on DADAS work.
 
 
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 Stakeholder Management
 
 
 
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 Build trusted relationships with stakeholders, translating technical data insights into clear, actionable business recommendations.
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 Champion the use of advanced data visualization techniques (e.g., PowerBI) to present complex audit findings in an intuitive, high-impact manner
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 Perform all assigned audit duties in manner that reflects the highest professional standards and complies with the guidelines of the Institute of Internal Auditors.
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 Complies with Fatal Risk Standards, Health &amp; Safety Policy and safe working practices, ensure responsibility for safety and discipline in work area and report accidents and &lsquo;near misses&rsquo; in accordance with defined safety procedures.
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 Able to understand business requirement and communicate effectively with business stakeholders.
 
 
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 Qualifications, Skills And Experience
 
 
 
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 University degree or Masters in the field of Computer Science, Data Science, Information Management, Data Analytics or equivalent
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 Minimum of 8&ndash;10 years of professional experience with a specific focus on IT audit, data audit, and data governance.
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 Experience in managing teams and delivering complex data projects.
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 Hands-on experience auditing modern data architectures, specifically Databricks Lakehouse, Snowflake, or Azure Synapse. Must understand how to audit Data Lineage, access controls (Unity Catalog), and ETL/ELT pipeline integrity.
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 Experience auditing complex data migrations (e.g., legacy to cloud) to ensure integrity and reconciliation.
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 Proven track record of designing and implementing Continuous Controls Assurance (CCA) or Continuous Auditing frameworks.
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 Experience in Data Governance, specifically with frameworks like DAMA-DMBOK, NIST, or ISO, and conducting data quality/lifecycle audits.
 </li>
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 Demonstrated experience in Advanced Analytics, utilizing AI/ML models to identify risks and anomalies in large datasets.
 </li>
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 Deep understanding of Data Engineering fundamentals (ETL/ELT). Must possess the technical literacy to supervise the end-to-end data acquisition process, from source identification to ingestion, ensuring that data transformation logic is rigorous, documented, and controls-compliant.
 </li>
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 Advanced understanding of SQL and Python/R sufficient to design, review, and challenge analytic solutions developed by the team
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 Advanced ability to present large amounts of complex information using visualization techniques (e.g., PowerBI). Must be able to craft compelling narratives that drive executive action rather than just displaying data.
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 Desirable Professional Certifications: CISA, CIA, CDMP, CGEIT, Databricks Certified Data Engineer/Analyst
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 Proven ability to understand complex business requirements and translate them into technical data specifications. Capable of communicating effectively with non-technical stakeholders to bridge the gap between IT, Data, and Audit.
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 Unwavering commitment to the highest professional standards, strictly adhering to the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) guidelines and internal Fatal Risk/H&amp;S standards.
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 Proactive approach to identifying avenues for improvement. A "change agent" who continuously scans the horizon for new tools (GenAI, Automation) to modernize legacy audit practices.
 
 
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 About Us
 
 
 
 Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world&rsquo;s trade flow better, changing what&rsquo;s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.
 
 
 With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 115,000 employees from 160 nationalities, spanning 78 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that&rsquo;s fit for the future.
 
 
 We&rsquo;re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology &ndash; and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.
 
 
 What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we&rsquo;re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimizing disruptions from the factory floor to the customer&rsquo;s door.
 
 
 DP World is on a mission to transcend boundaries and bridge the gap between all nations and cultures &ndash; not just in what we do but also in how we behave.
 
 
 We are dedicated to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity, drives innovation and growth and helps us connect people, businesses, and societies. Free minds and different perspectives are changing our world, and together we can change what&rsquo;s possible.
 
 
 WE MAKE TRADE FLOW
</div>

Group Manager - Data Audit, AI & Digital Assurance Solutions

Commercial Bank of Dubai

<div>Dubai, Dubai, AE Permanent ID: 101335</div>
 <div><div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">DESCRIPTION</h3>
<div>Principle Accountabilities
﻿Operating in the UAE for over 50 years, CBD manages the financial requirements of some of the largest corporates and businesses operating in the country, driving the UAE economy. Over the years, CBD has transformed into a progressive and modern banking institution winning multiple awards for its digital initiatives, credit cards, bank accounts, mobile app features and services. 
CBD has been recognized as the number one bank in the UAE on the Forbes list of The World&rsquo;s Best Banks 2022. 
As we continue to build upon our successes, we are looking for ambitious individuals who are passionate about the banking and finance industry and the markets in which CBD operates. Just as important to us is your ability to demonstrate a talent for dealing with people - your colleagues and our customers - and delivering service that really goes the extra mile. 
Job Purpose
﻿<ul><li>To manage and undertake an independent assessment of the quality and effectiveness of controls, risk management, systems, processes and procedures in order to ensure that risks are effectively managed in accordance with all relevant policies and regulations.</li></ul> 
Principle Accountabilities
<ul><li>Undertake reviews, as directed, in order to assess the quality and effectiveness of controls, risk management, systems, processes and procedures, highlighting areas of concern.</li><li>
Plan and organise reviews in accordance with the Internal Audit Plan and agree audit scope and terms of reference to ensure they are carried out effectively and within the timescales allocated, keeping management informed of their progress and findings.</li><li>
Lead and contribute to audits.</li><li>
Performing fieldwork and involved in the overall effectiveness assessment of controls.</li><li>
Produce draft issues/findings for Senior Audit Manager or Head of Audit&rsquo;s review and present to business&rsquo; management detailing the findings of reviews in order to agree factual accuracy and make generic recommendations for improvements to the management and control of risk.</li><li>
As appropriate, pro-actively liaise with stakeholders and team members in order to discuss current and future issues; feed risks identified into the planning process and provide advice and guidance as required, whilst promoting best practice.</li><li>
Confirm that outstanding issues identified during reviews are followed up and resolved to ensure that risks are effectively managed in accordance with all relevant policies and regulations.</li><li>
Manage and maintain relationships with management, colleagues and relevant external parties to discuss current and future issues and ensure their requirements and concerns are addressed.</li><li>
Support management in understanding and accepting where corrective actions need to be taken in order to protect the Bank.</li><li>
As appropriate, pro-actively liaise with internal stakeholders and team members in order to discuss current and future issues; feed risks identified into the planning process.</li><li>
Ensure compliance with the Bank&rsquo;s policies, procedures and guidelines together with all relevant regulatory and statutory requirements where appropriate implementing actions to protect the Bank&rsquo;s business at all times.</li><li>
Recommend changes to policies, systems, processes and working practices in order to achieve operational improvement.
</li><li>Manage, motivate and develop team members as required, so that their individual and collective performance is of the required standard and meets the current and future needs of the business.</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div>
 <div><div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">REQUIREMENTS</h3>
<div>Experience and Qualifications
<ul><li>ACA or Other Professional qualification relevant to the role.</li><li>
Must be a graduate</li></ul> 
Skills<ul><li>
Strong command of English.</li><li>
Knowledge of Arabic would be an advantage</li><li>
Internal Audit experience</li><li>
Strong verbal communication</li><li>
Strong written communication (such as report writing)</li><li>
Presentation/Facilitation</li><li>
Analytical Skills</li><li>
Project Management</li><li>
Organisational awareness</li><li>
Product knowledge</li><li>
Banking Regulations</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div>

Audit Manager Retail & Credit Risk

Gridlines

<div>Company: Gridlines
Gridlines is a rapidly growing financial modelling consultancy practice. We are transforming the world of financial modelling, helping our clients to make
complex financial decisions quickly and with confidence.
We love to work with exciting clients that are making a big impact on the world around us, helping to tackle some of the world's greatest challenges.
We plan to continue our rapid expansion and are looking for the brightest and best talent to join us on this journey.
Role:
We are seeking an experienced model audit professional that is passionate about financial modelling and driven by growth.
You will work with a team of modelling professionals to analyse and review complex financial models, ensuring they are robust and reliable. 
Requirements 
Operations:<ul><li>
Managing a portfolio of active assignments</li><li>
Lead model audit assignments, ensuring models are arithmetically and commercially correct.</li><li>
Use a combination of software checks and parallel model development to identify modelling errors.</li><li>
Review and interpret commercial documentation and ensure it is reflected accurately in the financial model.</li><li>
Take ownership of specific assignments and projects, demonstrating initiative and dedication to achieving high-quality outcomes.</li><li>
Contribute to the development and enhancement of our financial modelling methodologies and tools, driving continuous improvement and innovation.</li><li>
Prepare comprehensive model documentation detailing assumptions, methodologies, and results.</li><li>
Maintain meticulous records of modelling processes and methodologies to uphold our high standards and ensure consistency.</li><li>
Lead in developing project plans, timelines, and resource allocation to ensure efficient and effective project delivery.</li></ul>
People:<ul><li>
Lead a team of model audit professionals</li><li>
Train, motivate and manage junior team members on assignments</li><li>
Collaborate closely with team members, learning and contributing to assignments.</li><li>
Communicate model findings and insights effectively to clients and internal teams.</li><li>
Simplify complex financial model issues to make them understandable for non-technical stakeholders.</li></ul>
Growth:<ul><li>
Supporting in the business development and growth ambitions of a key sector of the business</li><li>
Lead in the development of client pitches</li><li>
Lead client calls and build client relationships</li></ul>
Key Skills and Qualifications<ul><li>
We hire exceptional individuals who can demonstrate our core values of Drive, Innovation, Collaboration and Excellence.
</li><li>[4-6] years of relevent experience in a financial role within a recognized advisory practice or large corporate setting.</li><li>
A good appreciation of accounting concepts, an accounting qualification beneficial</li><li>
An in-depth understanding of Project Finance concepts
</li><li>Strong analytical skills with proven experience in building and operating financial models using Excel.</li><li>
Degree qualified in a numerate discipline, with a postgraduate qualification in accounting or finance beneficial.</li><li>
Experience with the FAST financial modeling standard is desirable.</li><li>
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>
Ability to work independently and as part of a remote team</li></ul> 

Benefits 
A competitive base salary with flexible working arrangements, including a mixture of office-based, working from home, and working on client sites.
Significant opportunities for professional growth and development as we expand.
Access to cutting-edge financial modelling tools and resources.
Collaborative and supportive team culture</div>

Manager- Model Audit

HSBC

<div>The GCIO Chief Control Office (CCO) team plays an important role in enabling the bank to operate within its risk appetite by ensuring efficient and effective risk and control management. We do this by providing operational risk and control expertise, specialist technical knowledge and a deep understanding of the businesses and functions we serve. 
Key activities include implementation and oversight of the Group&rsquo;s Risk Management Framework, ongoing and targeted controls assessments, implementing and maintaining robust risk governance, and championing a proactive risk culture. GCIO CCO works closely with partners across all lines of defence and is responsible for maintaining positive relationships with our regulators and external partners. 
The Role: 
In this role you will be required to partner with GCIO CCO function to oversee the risk and control portfolio related to the services CCO Asia and Middle East provides to and/or consumes from the Group. 
You will be a leader within the GCIO Chief Control Office (GCIO CCO) Function that directly supporting the UAE/MENAT, however may also be required to support other markets where if required. 
This will be achieved by: 
<ul><li>
Acting as trusted advisor for senior management by partnering to manage their operational risk i.e., risk assessments, control environment, issues management, audits.</li><li>
Promoting accountable risk and control decision-making based on quality data and analysis, actively challenging poor, inefficient or excessive controls, related tasks and behaviours.</li><li>
Providing specialist risk and control knowledge and insights, leading efforts to continuously improve the control environment and monitoring of risk, including behaviours</li><li>
Advising and designing process and controls in a commercially viable, practical and effective manner.</li><li>
Identifying trends to anticipate future developments in the risk and control environment.</li><li>
Influencing and shaping the development and implementation of future-fit risk management and regulatory frameworks.</li><li>
Providing Senior Management with updates on any relevant changes to policy or projects related to operational risk that have an impact on their area of responsibility.</li></ul> 
The role is part of a global team and will be expected to support and collaborate with other team members across multiple regions, as well as manage their portfolio while maintaining an acceptable risk profile. 
Further more this role will involve : 
Stakeholder Management 
<ul><li>
Facing off to senior management and managing respective portfolios. Responsible for embedding risk and control management framework, including control monitoring and assurance</li><li>
Managing stakeholders across multi-faceted geographies, businesses and functions.</li><li>
Presenting and reporting complex risk and control information in ways that are meaningful for different stakeholders</li><li>
Applying professional understanding, expertise and judgement to oversee the health of the end-to-end control environment</li><li>
Leveraging opportunities to implement more automated, effective and cost-efficient controls and measures of effectiveness</li><li>
Providing advice, support and challenge to stakeholders to help them understand and manage controls and risks effectively</li></ul> 
Functional Risk &amp; Controls lead for UAE/MENAT CIO 
<ul><li>
Analyzing and interpreting risk and control related information to provide insight and improvement with clear and measurable outcomes.</li><li>
Delivering clear, concise and consumable messages based on good evidence and informed judgement that support risk and control related decision making</li>
Monitoring and analysing the performance of the control environment to drive more effective design and operation of controls 
<li>
</li></ul>GCIO CCO function 
<ul><li>
Support CCO operating model, service catalogue, procedures, and toolkits</li><li>
Constructive challenge on control environment and assessment of risk across GCIO</li><li>
Ensuring lessons learnt in one line of business/impacting incident are properly understood for all GCIO with associated actions implemented in a timely manner</li><li>
Embed risk culture and change delivery capability across the GCIO CCO function</li></ul> 
External Environment<ul><li>
Interpret, implement, and monitor compliance with local Regulator(s) within the markets and industry standards across Cyber and Technology.</li><li>
Participate in regulatory inspections and audits, providing necessary documentation and explanations.</li></ul> 
Leadership &amp; Team Management 
<ul><li>
Lead by example, demonstrating core behaviors and values including teamwork, focus, drive and determination.</li><li>
Act in a manner that transparently promotes the organization&rsquo;s values and delivers in an aligned manner.</li><li>
Cultivate an environment that supports diversity and reflects the HSBC brand</li><li>
Models open communication and collaboration across the team and with stakeholders</li><li>
Understanding and energizing others to attain individual and team outcomes and performance targets</li><li>
Successfully delivering change through people initiatives</li></ul> 
In order to apply for this role , you must have the following: 
<ul><li>
Minimum of 10 years&rsquo; practical experience in Technology Risk Management, IT Audit, Information Security, or IT Compliance within the financial services sector.</li><li>
Comprehensive understanding of IT general controls (ITGC), application controls, and infrastructure security is required.</li><li>
Demonstrable expertise in at least one regional technology regulation&mdash;such as DFSA, CB UAE, Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency, or Saudi Central Bank&mdash;will be highly advantageous.</li><li>
Proficiency with leading technology standards and frameworks (e.g., NIST Cybersecurity Framework, COBIT, ITIL) is essential.</li><li>
Proven track record in problem identification and resolution, with the ability to address issues impacting both individual and organisational performance.</li><li>
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence and constructively challenge at all levels.</li><li>
Strong written, verbal, and presentation abilities, particularly in preparing materials for board-level review.</li><li>
Adaptable and resilient, capable of managing and prioritising multiple competing demands in a dynamic environment.</li><li>
Active, industry-recognised certifications (such as CISA, CISSP, CRISC, CCSP) are considered a significant asset.</li><li>
Bachlors Degree is required to obtain UAE work permit.</li></ul></div>

Senior Control Manager - MENAT- GCIO

UnfoldHR

<div>
 
 We are currently partnering with a leading organization in the region to hire an experienced
 
 Category Manager &ndash; IT Procurement
 
 .
 
 
 
 
 
 This is a strategic role reporting to the Chief Procurement Officer, responsible for leading IT category strategy across hardware, software, telecom, cloud, SaaS, and technology services.
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 
 Category Strategy &amp; Planning
 
 <ul>
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 Develop and implement IT category strategies aligned with organizational goals
 </li>
 <li>
 Conduct spend analysis, supplier benchmarking, and market intelligence
 </li>
 <li>
 Identify cost-saving and value-creation opportunities
 </li>
 <li>
 Drive Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) optimization initiatives
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 Strategic Sourcing &amp; Supplier Management
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Lead end-to-end sourcing (RFPs, RFQs, RFIs)
 </li>
 <li>
 Negotiate pricing, SLAs, and commercial terms
 </li>
 <li>
 Deliver savings targets aligned with annual objectives
 </li>
 <li>
 Manage preferred supplier programs
 </li>
 <li>
 Monitor vendor performance through KPIs and SLA
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 Contract Management &amp; Compliance
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Draft, review, and negotiate IT contracts in collaboration with Legal and IT
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure compliance with procurement policies and regulations
 </li>
 <li>
 Manage renewals, licensing, and subscription agreements
 </li>
 <li>
 Mitigate cybersecurity, data privacy, and vendor dependency risks
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 Stakeholder Engagement
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Partner with IT, Finance, Legal, and business units
 </li>
 <li>
 Support digital transformation initiatives
 </li>
 <li>
 Act as procurement lead for IT-related projects
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 Financial &amp; Performance Management
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Manage and forecast IT category spend
 </li>
 <li>
 Track and report savings and procurement KPIs
 </li>
 <li>
 Support budgeting and planning cycles
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 Risk &amp; Governance
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Conduct supplier risk and business continuity assessments
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure compliance with information security standards
 </li>
 <li>
 Maintain documentation and audit trails
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 What We&rsquo;re Looking For
 
 
 Qualifications
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree (CIPS Level 4 desirable)
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Experience
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 5&ndash;7 years of experience in IT procurement within a similar or larger organization
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Skills &amp; Competencies
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Strong negotiation and commercial acumen
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience in matrix environments
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong communication skills (verbal &amp; written)
 </li>
 <li>
 Demonstrated ability to articulate Procurement&rsquo;s value proposition
 </li>
 <li>
 Fluent in English
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
</div>

Category Manager – IT Procurement

<div>NOTE: Please ONLY apply if you have sufficient experience and skills required as per job description below. 
 
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION
The Eastern Hemisphere Licensee Auditor is responsible for conducting licensee audits and addressing technical matters across the Eastern Hemisphere, including Southeast Asia and the Pacific Rim (SEAP), China, Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa (ESSA), and CIS countries.
 
This role also supports the Licensee Manager &ndash; Eastern Hemisphere by managing transactions related to gauge and tooling rentals and purchases, as well as following up on invoicing and royalty-related activities. 
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
<ul><li>Conduct audits of licensees within the assigned region, including tracking audit findings and driving audit reports to closure under the guidance of the Licensee Manager &ndash; Eastern Hemisphere.
</li><li>Ensure Eastern Hemisphere licensee audits are kept up to date and schedule on-site audits as required.
</li><li>Coordinate travel arrangements to perform licensee audits across the Eastern Hemisphere.
</li><li>Communicate directly with licensees to ensure compliance with Grant Prideco requirements and procedures.
</li><li>Liaise with Gauge Labs to resolve licensee gauge-related issues or concerns.
</li><li>Manage procurement-related transactions within the licensee management system, including:
</li><li>Job Authorizations (monthly royalty close-out and invoicing)
 </li><li>Uncompleted Jobs (verification and transaction closure)
</li><li>Procurement of Rentals (coordination with regional gauge labs, order processing, and invoicing)
</li><li>Procurement of Tooling (coordination with regional gauge labs, order processing, and invoicing)
 </li><li>Recalibration services (coordination with gauge labs, order processing, and invoicing)
</li><li>Qualification Requests (coordination with gauge labs, order processing, and invoicing)
 </li><li>QCS submissions (coordination with gauge labs, order processing, and invoicing)
</li><li>Ring and Plug Gauge Verification (coordination with gauge labs, order processing, and invoicing)
</li><li>Final Return of Gauges (coordination with gauge labs, order processing, and invoicing)
 </li><li>TDSS blank order processing
 </li><li>Maintain accurate and up-to-date licensee accounts within the system, verifying and updating all relevant information.
</li>Communicate with the licensee network on all matters related to Grant Prideco procedures, billing and invoicing, royalty charges, rental and sales charges, and support licensees through the procurement process in coordination with the Logistics department. 
<li>
</li></ul> 
QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanics, Oil &amp; Gas Engineering, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent relevant experience).
</li><li>Minimum 5&ndash;7 years of experience in auditing, quality assurance, licensing, manufacturing, or technical compliance roles, preferably within the oil &amp; gas or industrial sector is an advantage.
</li><li>Demonstrated experience conducting licensee, supplier, or internal audits, including report writing and closure of audit findings.
</li><li>Strong working knowledge of NOV Grant Prideco standards, procedures, and licensing requirements, or the ability to acquire this knowledge quickly.
 </li><li>Experience working with gauge systems, tooling, or dimensional inspection processes is strongly preferred.
</li><li>Familiarity with royalty tracking, invoicing, and licensing-related commercial processes is an advantage.
</li><li>Ability to manage multiple stakeholders across different regions and cultures within the Eastern Hemisphere.
</li><li>Willingness and ability to travel internationally as required to support audit activities.
</li><li>Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal, with the ability to present audit findings clearly and confidently to diverse audiences.
</li><li>Proven presentation and speaking skills, including conducting meetings, briefings, and discussions.
</li><li>Proficient in ERP / licensee management systems and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Power point etc).
</li></ul>DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
<ul><li>Perform licensee audits across the Eastern Hemisphere in accordance with Grant Prideco standards and requirements.
</li><li>Administer and manage all transactions within the licensee management application, as well as other activities assigned by the reporting manager.
</li><li>Act as a key liaison between the licensee network and internal stakeholders, including Licensee Management, Gauge Labs, Logistics, and Finance.
 </li><li>Prepare audit reports, track findings, and drive corrective actions to closure.
</li><li>Communicate regularly with the Licensee Management Team on licensee status, audit outcomes, and compliance matters.
</li><li>Participate actively in department meetings, licensee meetings, and assigned events.
</li><li>Maintain accurate and up-to-date licensee records and system data.
</li><li>Conduct all interactions with licensees and customers in a professional and ethical manner at all times.
</li><li>Ensure all activities comply with NOV Grant Prideco policies, confidentiality, and ethical standards
 </li><li>Identify and escalate compliance risks or recurring issues as appropriate.
 </li><li>Perform additional duties as assigned by the reporting manager.</li></ul></div>

Licensee Auditor EHO (O&G, Grant Prideco)

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