Assistant Manager – Internal Audit

Careers at UAE; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Careers at UAE is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager – Internal Audit to lead and support audits across business processes. The role focuses on evaluating internal controls, compliance, and efficiency while preparing formal audit reports and executive summaries.

The candidate should bring strong analytical skills, knowledge of ERP systems, and the ability to communicate findings clearly in English and Arabic. A CPA/CA/ACCA/CIA and relevant experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of internal controls and auditing standards.
• Proficient data analytics using spreadsheets and related tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication in English; Arabic is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform operational and financial audits as per the annual plan.
• Evaluate internal controls, policies, and asset safeguarding.
• Prepare clear audit reports with findings, analysis, and recommendations.
• Discuss preliminary findings with staff and management for concurrence.
• Assist in developing audit plans and templates in AMS.
• Support follow-up on implementation of audit recommendations.
• Use computer-assisted audit techniques and data analytics.
• Contribute to HR development and high professional standards.

Skills

Internal controls knowledge

Data analytics skills

English/Arabic communication

Self-driven / independent

Education

Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)

CIA / ACCA / CPA / ACA / MBA (Finance)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Assistant Manager – Internal Audit

We are currently seeking an experienced internal audit professional to join our team in the capacity of Assistant Manager – Internal Audit.

Overview of the role

• Perform Operational and Financial Audit in accordance with the annual audit plan to evaluate:
• The existence, adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls
• Compliance with company policies and operating procedures
• Controls on the safeguarding of assets
• Economic and efficient use of resources
• Reliability and Integrity of Information
• Accomplishment of established business objectives

What will you do

Audit Plans and Programs

• Assist the Audit Manager in developing the annual audit plan by assessing the degree of risk.
• Assist in developing an audit program for each audit assignment before the commencement of the audit. This should be documented as a template in (AMS) with risks, control, and tests to be performed

Operational and Financial Audit

• Conduct internal audit assignment to evaluate adequacy and effectiveness of the system of internal control and quality of performance in carrying out assigned responsibilities in all business processes/segments.
• Review the approval process to ensure that Group policies/ procedures and delegations of authorities are complied.
• Ensure that the assets of the Group are safeguarded

Audit Reports and Records

• Documentation of audit work in the Audit Management system, which can fully support the audit findings.
• Prepare professional audit reports that clearly communicate findings, analysis, appraisals, recommendations and information concerning the activities audited.
• The audit Manager should be timely updated with key findings.
• Discuss preliminary audit findings with the concerned staff/ management to highlight the observations to management and get their concurrences.
• Assist in preparing an executive summary for each engagement and the detailed report and audit follow-up form.
• Job holder needs to assist in the follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations

Computer Assisted Audit

• Ability to extend audit coverage to a wider and more representative population using computer-based audit techniques. E.g. use of ACL.

Human Resource Development

• Achieve high professional standards of audit performance, reports and recommendations in conformity with International Standards of Internal Audit and within the Group’s policy, procedures and long-term goals.

Special Assignments

• Such consulting assignments are performed based on management requests to establish a fact or evaluate a specific situation.

Frauds, Misappropriations, etc.

• Fraud investigation should be conducted to identify the loss/exposure, control weaknesses, personnel responsible and recommendations to prevent reoccurrence.

Required skills to be successful

• Have a thorough knowledge of internal controls and internal auditing standards.
• Be well versed with data analytics through spreadsheets
• Have a good grasp of verbal (English/Arabic) and written communication, including report writing skills (English).
• Be self-driven to execute audit assignments with minimal supervision.
• Be able to effectively communicate with personnel across the organizational hierarchy and influence business constructively.
• Be able to multi-task when the situation demands.
• Exposure to ERP software such as SAP and Oracle is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with data analytics software and audit management /documentation systems is desirable

What equips you for the role

• Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting), Chartered Accountant (CPA, ACA, ESAA etc.), CIA, ACCA, MBA (Finance) with knowledge of internal audit function
• Minimum of 3-6 years of experience in internal audit function, external auditor wishing to shift can also apply.