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Internal Auditor – Retail / Hypermarket / FMCG Experience Required
Huna AE Hypermarket
Dubai, UAE
Full Time
Senior
Onsite
3 weeks ago
Internal AuditRisk ManagementInventory ControlPOS SystemsERP SystemsFraud Detection
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About the Role
Huna AE Hypermarket is seeking an experienced Internal Auditor with mandatory UAE retail/hypermarket/FMCG experience to establish and lead internal audit and control frameworks. Requires 5-7 years of audit experience, a Bachelor's degree, and professional certification preferred.
Key Skills for This Role
Internal AuditRisk ManagementInventory ControlPOS SystemsERP SystemsFraud Detection
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a risk based internal audit plan tailored to hypermarket operations
- Conduct financial, operational, and compliance audits across all departments
- Perform process walkthroughs, control testing, and sample based audit procedures
- Execute surprise audits and spot checks, particularly in high risk areas
- Assess and audit critical retail areas including inventory management, shrinkage control, POS systems, revenue leakage, pricing accuracy, cash handling, warehouse operations, procurement, and supplier agreements
- Evaluate effectiveness of internal controls and segregation of duties
- Review access controls across ERP, POS, warehouse, and financial systems
- Ensure compliance with company policies, SOPs, DOA, and UAE regulations
- Assess risks related to staff roles, cashier behavior, segregation of duties, payroll, and ghost employee risks
- Prepare clear, structured, and risk rated audit reports and present findings to senior management
- Monitor and follow up on implementation of corrective actions
- Provide independent advisory support on internal controls, risk management, and process improvements
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
- Professional certification (CIA, ACCA, CPA) preferred
- Minimum 5–7 years of experience in internal audit / audit / finance roles
- Proven hands on experience in retail, hypermarket, or FMCG environment (mandatory)
- Strong expertise in inventory control, shrinkage, stock audit, POS systems, transaction controls, revenue assurance, procurement processes, supplier agreements, and rebates
- Ability to identify fraud schemes, revenue leakage, and operational control failures
- High level of integrity, independence, and professional judgment
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About the Role
- Huna AE Hypermarket is seeking a highly experienced Internal Auditor with mandatory UAE retail / hypermarket / FMCG experience to establish and lead a robust internal audit and control framework within a high volume, fast paced retail environment.
- This role is critical during the pre opening and operational phases, requiring immediate hands on capability to identify risks, design controls, and safeguard company assets from day one.
- The Internal Auditor will act as an independent assurance function, reporting to senior management, and must be capable of operating without reliance on other departments.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a risk based internal audit plan tailored to hypermarket operations
- Conduct financial, operational, and compliance audits across all departments
- Perform process walkthroughs, control testing, and sample based audit procedures
- Execute surprise audits and spot checks, particularly in high risk areas
- Assess and audit critical retail areas including inventory management, shrinkage control, and stock movement; POS systems, revenue leakage, and transaction integrity; pricing accuracy and promotional compliance; cash handling, float management, and cashier controls; warehouse operations, access cont
- Identify and evaluate fraud risks, operational inefficiencies, and control weaknesses
- Evaluate effectiveness of internal controls and segregation of duties (SoD)
- Review access controls across ERP, POS, warehouse, and financial systems
- Ensure compliance with company policies, SOPs, DOA, and UAE regulations
- Assess design and implementation of controls during pre opening phase
- Assess risks related to staff roles, responsibilities, and access rights; cashier and operational staff behavior risks; segregation of duties across departments; payroll, attendance, and potential ghost employee risks
- Work closely with HR and management to evaluate human factor risks impacting controls
Mandatory Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
- Professional certification (CIA, ACCA, CPA) preferred
- Minimum 5–7 years of experience in internal audit / audit / finance roles
- Proven hands on experience in retail, hypermarket, or FMCG environment (mandatory)
- Strong expertise in inventory control, shrinkage, and stock audit; POS systems, transaction controls, and revenue assurance; procurement processes, supplier agreements, and rebates; high volume retail operations and risk environments
- Ability to identify fraud schemes, revenue leakage, and operational control failures
- Strong analytical and investigative mindset
- Ability to think in terms of risk and financial impact
- High level of integrity, independence, and professional judgment
- Strong communication and reporting skills
- Ability to work independently in a fast paced operational environment
Why Join Us
- Be part of an exciting hypermarket launch and build systems from the ground up
- Play a key role in establishing governance and internal control frameworks
- Work closely with senior leadership and influence business decisions
- Make a direct impact on operational excellence and risk management
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