Senior Internal Auditor (UAE National / Emirati) (m/f/d)

Overview

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, Business Administration, or a related discipline is required.
• A 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 aligned with the company's priorities and internal audit methodology.
• 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 in accordance with approved audit standards and procedures.
• 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 to strengthen the control environment.
• 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, timelines, and accountability for remediation.
• 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 quality standards.
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