Internal Auditor

Our client is a prominent conglomerate in the UAE with businesses in transportation, technology, F&B, retail, etc. 

We are in search of an Internal Auditor to join their team in Dubai. 

Internal Auditor role is to execute operational, financial, regulatory, and compliance audits for Group companies in line with the Risk Based Internal Audit Plan (APM) to improve governance and control processes. The role will involve in monitoring and assessing how risks are being managed and how internal processes are working. Work as a consultant, applying a systematic methodology to the work, looking at ways in which to evaluate the effectiveness of risk management and improve how a company operates overall.

Audit Planning

• Assist the Manager Internal Audit in developing the annual Risk-based Internal Audit Plan (APM)
• Implement an internal audit plan and ensure that audits are executed as per the audit plan
• Assist the Manager in defining the scope of the audit to ensure complete coverage
• Prepare a detailed internal audit program and steps for effective tracking and monitoring

Audit Execution and Reporting

• Perform audit execution in line with the audit program and defined scope
• Use various audit procedures and tools to analyze and evaluate data and records and
• Maximize the usage of data analytics to find observations & exceptions
• Liaise with process owners and obtain concurrence on the audit findings noted
• Draft first-level audit findings covering observation, root cause, risk & impact, and recommendation and get it reviewed by the Manager

Audit Action Plan and Follow-Up

• Maintain a record of all agreed action plans for continuous follow-up.
• Support the Manager in follow-up audits of all action plans to review whether they are implemented in line with applicable policies, procedures, and recommendations.

Audit Integrity and Standards

• Act as an objective source of independent advice to ensure the validity and legality of processes and controls.
• Advise on systemic changes and corrections to facilitate tightening of controls.
• Conduct ad hoc investigations and reviews as requested by Internal Audit management.
• Continuously improve knowledge of developments and best practices in the internal audit area.

Minimum Experience and Knowledge:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in an Internal Audit function across Financial, Operational, and Management
• Auditing, Risk Management, and Corporate Governance.
• Expertise in internal audit, risk control, and governance functions.
• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and Auditing
• Professional certification in one of the following; 
• ACA (Association of Chartered Accountants)
• CIA (Certified Internal Auditor)
• ACCA (Certified Chartered Accountant)