Assistant Manager - Internal Audit | Corporate Services

Al Futtaim Private Company (LLC); Dubai; On-site; AED 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Futtaim Private Company (LLC) seeks an Operational & Financial Auditor in Dubai to enhance internal controls and drive efficiency across processes. You will develop audit plans, execute tests, and report findings to stakeholders, advising on improvements to safeguard assets and integrity of information.

The role requires strong data analytics, experience with SAP/Oracle, and professional certifications. You will liaise with management to present executive summaries and drive compliance with

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant or equivalent professional certification (CPA/ACA etc.).
• ACCA, CIA, CFA or similar certifications are desirable.
• Minimum 3 years experience in internal audit function.
• Proficiency in data analytics with spreadsheets and audit tools such as ACL, SAP and Oracle.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing annual audit plans by assessing risk levels.
• Develop audit programs detailing risks, controls and tests in the AMS.
• Conduct internal audits to evaluate controls and performance across processes.
• Review approvals to ensure policy and delegation compliance.
• Safeguard group assets and maintain asset integrity.
• Document audit work in AMS to support findings and prepare professional reports.
• Prepare executive summaries and detailed reports for engagements.
• Provide monthly summaries for review by senior leadership.
• Extend audit coverage using computer-based techniques for representative analysis.
• Maintain adherence to International Standards of Internal Audit and Group policies.
• Perform consulting assignments upon management requests to establish facts.
• Conduct fraud investigations to identify losses and recommend preventative measures.

Skills

Internal controls

Data analytics

Communication skills

Audit management

Education

Chartered Accountant

ACCA

MBA (Finance)

CIA

CFA

Tools

SAP

Oracle

ACL

Audit Management Software

Job description

As an Operational & Financial Auditor within the AI Futtaim Group, the role involves evaluating operational and financial processes to ensure the effectiveness of internal controls and compliance with established policies. This involves developing and executing detailed audit plans, reporting findings, and recommending improvements to ensure internal scrutiny and efficiency of operations. The role supports safeguarding assets, ensuring the integrity of information, and achieving business objectives through thorough audits and consultancy where necessary. The auditor acts as a critical adviser providing management with insights and recommendations based on detailed reviews and analyses.

What You Will Do:

• Assist the Audit Manager in the development of annual audit plans by assessing risk degrees.

• Develop audit programs for each audit assignment, detailing risks, controls, and tests, documented in the Audit Management System (AMS).

• Conduct internal audit assignments to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and performance quality across business processes.

• Review the approval process to ensure compliance with Group policies and delegation of authorities.

• Ensure safeguarding of group assets.

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

• Prepare professional audit reports including findings, analysis, and recommendations, communicating these effectively to stakeholders.

• Update the Audit Manager with key findings promptly.

• Discuss preliminary findings with relevant staff to obtain concurrence and highlight observations.

• Assist in preparing executive summaries and detailed reports for each engagement.

• Aid in the preparation of monthly summaries for presentation to the Vice Chairman after review.

• Extend audit coverage using computer-based audit techniques, like ACL, for a more representative analysis.

• Maintain high professional auditing standards and align reports and recommendations with International Standards of Internal Audit and Group policies.

• Perform consulting assignments upon management requests to establish facts or evaluate situations.

• Conduct fraud investigations to identify losses, control weaknesses, responsible personnel, and recommend preventative measures.

Desired Candidate Profile

Required Skills To Be Successful:

• Thorough understanding of internal controls and accepted auditing standards.

• Strong data analytics and spreadsheet skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities, including report writing.

• Experience with ERP systems, particularly SAP and Oracle, and audit management software.

What Qualifies You For The Role:

• Chartered Accountant (CPA, ACA etc.), ACCA, MBA (Finance), CIA, CFA, or similar professional certification.

• Minimum of 3 years experience in the internal audit function.

• Thorough knowledge of internal controls and auditing standards.

• Proficiency in data analytics with spreadsheets and software such as ACL, SAP, and Oracle.