Assistant Manager - Internal Audit | Automotive

HUMAN-AI-Z Nexus Technology; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

HUMAN-AI-Z Nexus Technology in the United Arab Emirates seeks an experienced Internal Audit professional to support the audit function. You will assist in planning, developing programs, carrying out evaluations, and ensuring adherence to policies and controls across the organization.

The role emphasizes fraud investigation, data analytics, and reporting, with exposure to Tableau, Power BI, SAP and Oracle in an audit management environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in internal auditing.
• Chartered Accountant certification (e.g., CPA, ACA) or ACCA/CIA with internal audit knowledge.
• Thorough knowledge of internal controls and auditing standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist the audit manager in developing the annual audit plan by assessing risk levels.
• Develop audit programs detailing risks, controls, and tests to be performed.
• Conduct internal audits to evaluate controls and performance quality.
• Review the approval process for compliance with group policies and authorities.
• Ensure group assets are protected.
• Document audit work in the Audit Management System to support findings.
• Prepare professional audit reports communicating findings, analyses, and recommendations.
• Update Audit Manager with key findings promptly.
• Discuss preliminary findings with staff/management to obtain concurrence.
• Assist in preparing executive summaries and monthly reports for the Vice Chairman.
• Support follow-up on the implementation of audit recommendations.
• Utilize Tableau and Power BI to extend audit coverage to broader populations.
• Achieve high professional standards conforming with IS standards and policies.
• Conduct consulting assignments requested by management.
• Investigate frauds and misappropriations to identify loss/exposure and preventive recommendations.

Skills

Audit standards

Data analytics

Report writing

Fraud investigations

Education

CA/CFA/ACCA/CIA internal audit knowledge

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Audit management system

SAP

Oracle

ACL

Job description

• Assist the audit manager in developing the annual audit plan by assessing risk levels.




• Develop audit programs for each audit assignment prior to commencement, detailing risks, controls, and tests to be performed.




• Conduct internal audit assignments to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and the quality of performance in carrying out responsibilities.




• Review the approval process to ensure compliance with group policies and delegations of authority.




• Ensure that group assets are protected.




• Document audit work in the Audit Management System to support findings.




• Prepare professional audit reports that communicate findings, analyses, appraisals, recommendations, and audit information.




• Update Audit Manager with key findings promptly.




• Discuss preliminary findings with concerned staff/management to highlight observations and obtain concurrence.




• Assist in preparing an executive summary for each engagement, alongside detailed reports and audit follow-up forms.




• Assist in preparing monthly summary reports for presentation to the Vice Chairman after review by the line manager/Group Director of Internal Audit.




• Support follow-up on the implementation of audit recommendations.




• Utilize computer-based audit techniques to extend audit coverage to a broader population, including software like Tableau and Power BI.




• Achieve high professional standards in audit performance, reports, and recommendations conforming with International Standards of Internal Auditing and group policies.




• Conduct consulting assignments requested by management to evaluate specific situations.




• Investigate frauds and misappropriations to identify loss/exposure, control weaknesses, responsible personnel, and preventive recommendations.

Desired Candidate Profile

Required Skills To Be Successful:

• Advanced understanding of internal auditing standards and practices.




• Proficiency in data analytics and audit management systems.




• Strong report writing and communication skills.




• Ability to conduct fraud investigations and special consulting assignments.

What Qualifies You For The Role:

• Chartered Accountant certification (e.g., CPA, ACA) or ACCA, CIA with internal audit knowledge.




• Minimum 5 years of experience in the internal audit function, preferably within the automotive industry.




• Thorough knowledge of internal controls and internal auditing standards.




• Proficient in written and verbal communication, including report writing skills.




• Self-driven with the ability to effectively execute audit assignments with minimal supervision.




• Ability to effectively communicate and influence across organizational hierarchy.




• Proficiency in data analytics via spreadsheets and familiarity with ERP systems like SAP and Oracle.




• Desirable exposure to data analytics software (ACL) and audit management/documentation systems.