Internal Auditor

Role Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute risk-based internal audits across financial, operational, commercial, and functional areas.
• Develop audit scopes, risk assessments, audit programs, and testing plans based on business risks.
• Review processes and controls covering financial reporting, procurement, inventory, revenue, receivables, payables, treasury, and other key areas.
• Identify control weaknesses, process gaps, compliance issues, and financial or operational risks.
• Prepare findings, recommendations, management reports, and presentations.
• Agree corrective action plans with process owners and monitor implementation of recommendations.
• Conduct follow-up reviews and report overdue or high-risk actions to senior management.
• Support audits across multiple business units, legal entities, functions, and geographies.
• Work with Finance, Risk, Legal, Compliance, and business teams to assess risks.
• Support investigations, special reviews, annual audit planning, and risk assessment.
• Maintain audit documentation, working papers, and supporting evidence.
• Contribute to continuous improvement through data analytics and technology-enabled audit techniques.

Candidate Profile

• 5–8 years of relevant internal audit experience.
• Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification is mandatory.
• CIA, CISA, CFE, ACCA, or equivalent audit qualifications are advantageous.
• Strong experience in internal audit, risk-based auditing, internal controls, and financial and operational audits.
• FMCG or consumer goods experience is preferred.
• UAE or GCC experience and exposure to large, complex, or multi-entity organizations are preferred.
• Ability to independently manage assignments, engage senior stakeholders, and drive closure of audit findings.
• Strong analytical, communication, and report-writing capabilities.