Assistant Manager - Audit

Sobha Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Sobha Group in Dubai is seeking an experienced Auditor Internal Audit to join the risk and governance team. You will execute audits according to the annual plan, assess processes, controls, and compliance, and report findings to management.

The role requires strong analytical skills, proficiency with MS Office, ERP systems (SAP preferred), and the ability to handle multiple audits while communicating with stakeholders at all levels. A CA is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in accounting/finance/commerce or related field.
• CA from ICAI is mandatory.
• CIA certification is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Execute internal audits in line with the annual audit plan.
• Conduct process walkthroughs and interviews to understand workflows, identify risks, and evaluate control effectiveness.
• Perform audit procedures to assess compliance with company policies, procedures, laws and regulations.
• Audit areas including project costing, subcontractor management, procurement, plant operations, inventory management, HR, labour camps and PR operations.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement including automation and system enhancements.
• Conduct ad-hoc reviews/investigations as requested by management.
• Draft clear audit observations and recommendations.
• Follow up on implementation of audit recommendations.
• Assist in risk assessments and continuous improvements in audit methodologies.
• Maintain proper documentation of working papers and audit evidence.

Skills

Analytical skills

Investigative skills

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

SAP ERP

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Commerce

CA (Chartered Accountant) from ICAI

CIA certification (advantage)

Tools

Caseware IDEA

Job description

Position: Auditor Internal Audit

Experience: 35 Years

Location: Dubai UAE

Reporting to: AGM Internal Audit

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute internal audits in line with the annual audit plan.
• Conduct process walkthroughs and interviews with auditees to understand workflows identify risks and evaluate control effectiveness.
• Perform audit procedures to assess compliance with company policies procedures applicable laws and regulations.
• Audit areas including but not limited to:
  • Project Costing and schedule adherence
  • Subcontractor management
  • Procurement process
  • Plant and Machinery operations
  • Inventory management
  • Human Resource Operations
  • Labour Camps administration and welfare
  • Public Relations Operations
• Identifying opportunities for process improvement including automation and system enhancements.
• Conducting ad-hoc review/investigation as per the request of management
• Draft clear and concise audit observations and recommendations.
• Follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations.
• Assist in risk assessments and contribute to continuous improvements in audit methodologies.
• Maintain proper documentation of working papers and audit evidence.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Commerce or related field.
• Professional certification: CA from ICAI (mandatory)
• Additional certification such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) is an advantage.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong analytical and investigative skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel Word and PowerPoint.
• Experience in working with ERP systems (preferably SAP).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of management.
• Time management and ability to manage multiple audits simultaneously.

Preferred Experience:

• Hands‑on audit experience in construction or real estate industry.
• Exposure to audit analytics tools (e.g. Caseware IDEA)
• Familiarity with UAE labor laws and local compliance requirements.

Required Experience:

Manager