Chief Specialist - Governance & Compliance Audit

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Effectively lead, manage and supervise governance audit and provide assurance on the governance aspects of the RTA through evaluating and analyzing the existing frameworks related to corporate governance, Internal control, risk management and performance management in accordance with the corporate governance standards, best practices, internal audit standards and Identify opportunities for improvement.

• Provide support to the Director of Internal Audit Department in relation to corporate governance initiatives and projects related the concern unites in RTA.
• Provide assurance through governance audit assignments on governance aspects and practices in RTA at corporate level and agency/sector level through evaluating and analyzing the existing governance practices.
• Provide advice and support on assessing and improving the internal control framework of the RTA through audit assignments.
• Provide support to the Director of Internal Audit department in relation to Annual Internal Audit Planning based on Risk Assessment.
• Contribute in enhancing RTA governance frameworks and governance practices as through audit assignments and based on benchmark with governance leading practices.
• Assess the effectiveness of risk management/business continuity policies, procedures exist in RTA through audit assignments.
• Conduct specialized studies pertaining internal audit planning, development, management based on the recent changes' trends in internal audit profession and updated best practices
• Provide support in assessing corporate governance practices based on the relevant governance maturity models and identify opportunity to enhance the maturity level of the RTA.
• Conduct specialized studies request in relation to Corporate Governance, Internal Controls and others based on the recent changes of the organization and updated governance best practices.
• Communicates the results of governance audit observations and recommendations via written reports and oral presentations to the Director, Senior Management and ensure the presence of action plans to close the audit recommendations.
• Contribute to coaching, mentoring and providing corporate governance training to internal audit staff to build their capability and knowledge that help them in carry out audit assignments.
• Support in the awareness of corporate governance principles, standards and practices toward advance the maturity level of corporate governance.
• Play a major role in internal audit planning methodology development, providing major input to the developing of the annual audit plan; and ensure appropriate coverage of governance audit within the internal audit plan.
• Providing training, coaching and supervision to internal audit staff.
• Act as a knowledge and technical focal point for the governance audit within internal audit department.

• Behavioral Competencies
• Creativity and innovation
• Technical Competencies
• Internal Auditing Standards (IIA)
• Corporate Governance Practices

• Master's degree in relevant field from recognized university, bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, administrative science is preferable.
• Goal-driven leader who maintains a productive climate and confidently motivates, mobilizes, and coaches employees to meet high performance standards.
• Results-driven achiever with exemplary planning and organizational skills, along with a high degree of detail orientation.
• Flexible team player who thrives in environments requiring ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple concurrent projects.
• 10 years of experience in internal audit or relevant field
• Knowledge of corporate governance assessment, governance maturity models, governance standards and codes of governance.
• Knowledge of internal control frameworks and implementation.
• Professional Certificate such as CPA, CIA, CCSA, CFE or equivalent is preferable.
• Knowledge of development and trends of the internal audit profession, standards and best practices.
• Innovative problem-solver who can generate workable solutions and resolve complaints.
• Exceptional listener and communicator who effectively conveys information verbally and in writing.
• Resourceful team player who excels at building trusting relationships with customers and colleagues.
• Highly analytical thinking with demonstrated talent for identifying, scrutinizing, improving, and streamlining complex work processes.
• Computer-literate performer with extensive software proficiency covering wide variety of application

Job Category: Audit

Advertiser: Roads and Transport Authority

Department: Internal Audit

Educational-level: Bachelor

Required Nationality: All Nationalities (Priority for UAE National)

Monthly Salary: Unspecified

Schedule-Time: Full time

Job Posting: 13/10/2025

Unposting Date: 12/11/2025