Internal Auditor

Only applications from pure Internal Audit professionals will be considered. Candidates whose primary experience is in Finance, Accounting, External Audit, or other non-internal audit functions, without substantial hands-on Internal Audit experience, will not be considered for this position.

Job Requirements

• Internal Audit & Assurance Develop and execute comprehensive risk-based internal audit plans across all Group entities
• Lead financial, operational, compliance, and process audits
• Review financial transactions, accounting records, invoices, receipts, contracts, and supporting documentation for accuracy and compliance
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and recommend improvements
• Assess compliance with company policies, delegated authorities, and governance frameworks
• Conduct process walkthroughs and document operational workflows
• Perform detailed transaction testing and substantive audit procedures
• Evaluate business processes for operational efficiency and effectiveness
• Risk Management & Internal Controls : Identify financial, operational, strategic, compliance, and fraud risks
• Assess the adequacy of risk mitigation controls
• Recommend practical control enhancements and process improvements
• Monitor implementation of corrective actions
• Evaluate segregation of duties and authorisation controls
• Assess business continuity and operational resilience controls
• Conduct fraud risk assessments and investigations where required
• Financial & Operational Reviews : Review revenue recognition processes
• Evaluate procurement and purchasing controls
• Audit inventory management processes
• Review warehouse and logistics controls
• Evaluate manufacturing and operational processes
• Assess project costing and profitability
• Verify fixed asset management procedures
• Perform inventory counts and physical asset verification
• Compliance Coordinate with external auditors during annual audits
• Support management during regulatory inspections
• Monitor compliance with: IFRS, UAE Corporate Tax regulations, VAT requirements, Customs regulations, Company policies, Delegation of Authority Matrix, Regulatory requirements Reporting Prepare detailed audit reports
• Present audit findings to senior management
• Classify audit observations according to risk level
• Recommend corrective actions and preventive controls
• Track implementation of agreed audit recommendations
• Prepare periodic reports for the CFO and Management
• Policies, SOPs & Governance Develop and maintain Group-wide Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Review and update policies and SOPs to ensure regulatory compliance
• Standardise business processes across all departments
• Strengthen internal controls through documented procedures
• Identify process gaps and recommend improvements
• Ensure compliance with approved SOPs and governance frameworks
• Support fraud prevention through robust process documentation
• Drive continuous process improvement initiatives across the Group
• Data Analytics Analyse large financial datasets
• Perform trend analysis
• Identify unusual transactions and exceptions
• Develop dashboards and audit analytics
• Utilise ERP data for audit testing
• Support continuous auditing initiatives

Desired Candidate Profile

Education & Experience Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related discipline. Professional Certification preferred: CIA / ACCA /CA / CPA / CISA Minimum 8–10 years of Internal Audit experience. At least 5 years within manufacturing, trading, industrial, steel, engineering, or construction industries. Experience auditing multiple business entities. Strong exposure to risk-based internal auditing. Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP. Technical & Soft Skills Strong foundational knowledge of internal audit standards, risk frameworks, accounting principles and Excel. Hands on experience and through knowledge of Internal Audit Standards (IIA), Enterprise Risk Management, IFRS,UAE VAT, UAE Corporate Tax, Internal Controls, Fraud Investigation, Financial Analysis, Cost Control, Business Process Review, ACL Analytics, Data Analytics, Financial Modelling Proficiency in data analytics tools (e.g., ACL, Power BI, Advanced Excel) to analyse large datasets. Experience working with SAP ERP systems High attention to detail and strong analytical thinking. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. High ethical standards, objectivity, and discretion. Stakeholder Relationship: (list the working relationship and interaction with internal and external party) Internal: CFO, Senior Management, Sales, Operations, HR, Procurement External: Banks, Auditors, Tax Consultants, FTA, Customs Authorities, Regulatory Bodies Employment Type Full-time

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