Job Description

Job Title: Internal Auditor

Primary Purpose:

The Internal Auditor is responsible for conducting audits across the company to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes. The auditor ensures compliance with internal policies, laws, and regulations while safeguarding the organization's assets. They also identify areas for improvement, provide recommendations, and contribute to improving organizational efficiency.

Responsibilities:1. Planning and Execution of Audits:

• Plan and conduct audits of the financial, management, and administrative procedures across various departments to ensure compliance with established guidelines.
• Perform audits by interviewing key personnel , conducting tests, and reviewing internal controls and financial practices to assess their effectiveness.
• Evaluate relevant documentation to support findings and ensure compliance with company policies and industry standards.

2. Risk Management and Compliance:

• Regularly perform risk assessments to identify potential business risks in areas such as financial operations, compliance, and business processes.
• Recommend actions to mitigate these risks.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, external regulations, and industry standards by monitoring activities and reporting discrepancies.

3. Audit Reporting and Communication:

• Summarize audit results and provide written and verbal reports to management.
• Engage with senior management to provide updates on audit progress, potential issues, and emerging trends affecting the organization.
• Provide recommendations to correct deficiencies and improve processes, including suggesting new procedures and supporting best practices.

4. Special Reviews and Investigations:

• Conduct special reviews, projects, and investigations as requested by the Audit Manager.
• Investigate suspected fraud, waste, or abuse within the organization, collaborating with legal and compliance teams when necessary.

5. Follow-Up Audits and Corrective Actions:

• Perform follow-up audits to ensure corrective actions have been implemented effectively and resolve previously identified issues.
• Ensure compliance with audit recommendations and improvements across departments.

6. Collaboration and Teamwork:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including finance, legal, IT, and operations , to ensure comprehensive audit coverage.
• Assist colleagues in the Audit & Compliance department to maximize audit efficiency and reduce time demands on corporate personnel.
• Provide training and guidance to junior auditors and other audit staff on audit standards and methodologies.

7. Process Improvement and Development:

• Actively participate in evaluating and improving business processes by identifying inefficiencies and suggesting new procedures.
• Support the continuous development and refinement of the internal audit framework to align with evolving business needs.

8. Health, Safety & Environment (HSE):

• Take the lead in ensuring safe systems of work and safe conditions in the area of responsibility.

9. Additional Responsibilities:

• Perform other similar or related duties as required or assigned by management.

Qualifications & Experience:

A. Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or equivalent certification is preferred.

B. Experience:

• At least 5 years of auditing experience , preferably in internal auditing.

C. Skills and Competencies:

• Proficiency in gathering information , examining records, and conducting interviews.
• Strong analytical skills to define problems, collect data, and draw valid conclusions.
• In-depth knowledge of auditing and control practices.
• Excellent communication skills , both oral and written.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work professionally with all levels of personnel.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, especially Excel, Word, and Visio .
• Excellence in planning, execution, customer focus , and problem-solving .

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Audits Conducted:
• Number of audits completed on time.
• Internal Controls Evaluation:
• Number of control weaknesses identified.
• Percentage of effective controls tested.
• Audit Reports:
• Time taken to submit audit reports.
• Number of issues reported.
• Audit Recommendations:
• Number of recommendations made.
• Percentage of recommendations implemented.
• Special Reviews:
• Number of special reviews completed.
• Time taken to finish reviews.
• Corrective Actions:
• Percentage of corrective actions tested.
• Time taken to test corrective actions.
• Compliance Monitoring:
• Number of compliance issues identified.
• Time taken to resolve compliance issues.
• Fraud Detection:
• Number of fraud cases identified.
• Amount recovered due to fraud detection.
• Stakeholder Communication:
• Frequency of audit updates provided to management.
• Feedback score from management on audit communications.

Job Type: Full-time

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Abu Dhabi: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• What is your expected salary for this position?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)
• Arabic (Required)