Senior Internal Auditor (UAE National / Emirati) (m/f/d)
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About the Role
Halian is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor (UAE National) in Abu Dhabi to conduct risk-based internal audits across operations, finance, and governance. The role requires 5-7 years of progressive audit experience, a Bachelor's degree in a related field, and professional certifications like CIA, CPA, or ACCA.
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Responsibilities
- Support the development and execution of risk based internal audit plans
- Conduct audit fieldwork independently or as part of a team, performing walkthroughs, testing controls, analyzing data, and reviewing records
- Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, governance processes, and compliance practices
- Prepare clear, accurate, and balanced audit observations and reports
- Communicate findings and root causes effectively to management
- Monitor the implementation of agreed audit actions and validate remediation progress
- Provide advisory input on controls and process improvements when requested
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, Business Administration, or related discipline
- Professional qualification such as CIA, CPA, ACCA, CISA, or equivalent audit related certification strongly preferred
- Knowledge of internal audit standards, risk based auditing methodologies, and internal control frameworks
- Minimum 5 to 7 years of progressive experience in internal audit, external audit, assurance, risk advisory, or related fields
- Proven experience in planning and executing operational, financial, and compliance audits
- Experience in evaluating internal controls and identifying process improvement opportunities
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Job Overview
- Conduct and support risk based internal audit engagements across the company's operations, financial processes, governance practices, and internal control environment
- Provide independent and objective assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes
- Recommend practical improvements that enhance compliance, operational efficiency, and organizational performance
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, Business Administration, or a related discipline is required
- Professional qualification such as CIA, CPA, ACCA, CISA, or an equivalent audit related certification is strongly preferred
- Knowledge of internal audit standards, risk based auditing methodologies, and internal control frameworks is required
- A minimum of 5 to 7 years of progressive experience in internal audit, external audit, assurance, risk advisory, or related fields
- Proven experience in planning and executing operational, financial, and compliance audits, including documenting findings and recommendations
- Experience in evaluating internal controls, identifying process improvement opportunities, and following up on corrective actions
- Experience within the UAE and familiarity with governance and control expectations in service oriented organizations are desirable
Key Responsibilities
- Audit Planning and Risk Assessment Support the development and execution of risk based internal audit plans by assessing business processes, identifying key risks and controls, and preparing audit scopes, programs, and testing approaches
- Audit Execution and Documentation Conduct audit fieldwork independently or as part of an audit team by performing walkthroughs, testing controls, analyzing data, reviewing records, and maintaining complete, accurate, and well supported working papers
- Control Evaluation and Issue Identification Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, governance processes, and compliance practices; identify control weaknesses, inefficiencies, and non compliance issues; and develop practical, risk based recommendations
- Reporting and Stakeholder Engagement Prepare clear, accurate, and balanced audit observations and reports, communicate findings and root causes effectively to management, and support constructive discussion of action plans
- Follow up, Advisory Support, and Continuous Improvement Monitor the implementation of agreed audit actions, validate remediation progress, provide advisory input on controls and process improvements when requested, and contribute to the enhancement of internal audit tools, methodologies, and quali
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