Assistant Manager Internal Audit

Talent Higher; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Higher is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager – Internal Audit to join our client’s Dubai team. The role focuses on planning, executing risk-based audits, and strengthening governance with robust control environments and clear reporting.

The candidate should hold a fully qualified certification (CIA/CA/ACCA/CPA/CMA/CISA) and have 4–6 years of internal or external audit experience, with strong Excel and ERP skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Audit, or a related field.
• Fully qualified professional certification is mandatory—CIA, CA, ACCA, CPA, CMA, CISA, or equivalent.
• Minimum 4–6 years of relevant experience in internal audit, external audit, risk, controls, or compliance.
• Strong understanding of internal audit methodology, risk-based auditing, internal controls, and audit reporting.
• Experience supporting audit planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up activities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Advanced Excel skills are required; experience with ERP systems and audit tools will be an advantage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be currently based in Dubai/UAE.

Responsibilities

• Support the Internal Audit Manager in planning and executing risk-based internal audit assignments across business functions.
• Conduct audits of financial, operational, compliance, and process controls in line with approved audit plans and internal policies.
• Review the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, risk-management practices, and governance processes.
• Prepare clear audit working papers, reports, findings, and recommendations for management review.
• Follow up on agreed audit actions and ensure timely closure of identified control gaps.
• Assist with risk assessments and the preparation of the annual internal audit plan.
• Review financial and operational data, policies, procedures, and supporting documentation to identify potential risks or process inefficiencies.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to provide practical recommendations that improve controls and processes.
• Support special investigations, ad-hoc reviews, and external audit coordination when required.
• Stay updated on relevant regulations, audit standards, and best practices.

Skills

Internal audit

Risk assessment

Controls

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Audit tools

Job description

On behalf of our client, we are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Assistant Manager – Internal Audit to join their team in Dubai.

This role is ideal for a fully qualified audit or finance professional with strong experience in internal audit, risk assessment, internal controls, compliance, and financial processes. Reporting to and supporting the Internal Audit Manager, the successful candidate will play a key role in delivering the annual audit plan, identifying control gaps, and helping strengthen governance across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Internal Audit Manager in planning and executing risk-based internal audit assignments across business functions.
• Conduct audits of financial, operational, compliance, and process controls in line with approved audit plans and internal policies.
• Review the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, risk-management practices, and governance processes.
• Prepare clear audit working papers, reports, findings, and recommendations for management review.
• Follow up on agreed audit actions and ensure timely closure of identified control gaps.
• Assist with risk assessments and the preparation of the annual internal audit plan.
• Review financial and operational data, policies, procedures, and supporting documentation to identify potential risks or process inefficiencies.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to provide practical recommendations that improve controls and processes.
• Support special investigations, ad-hoc reviews, and external audit coordination when required.
• Stay updated on relevant regulations, audit standards, and best practices.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Audit, or a related field.
• Fully qualified professional certification is mandatory—CIA, CA, ACCA, CPA, CMA, CISA, or equivalent.
• Minimum 4–6 years of relevant experience in internal audit, external audit, risk, controls, or compliance.
• Strong understanding of internal audit methodology, risk-based auditing, internal controls, and audit reporting.
• Experience supporting audit planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up activities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Advanced Excel skills are required; experience with ERP systems and audit tools will be an advantage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be currently based in Dubai/UAE.