Internal Audit & Compliance Officer

Confidential Company; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Internal Auditor to enhance their risk management and compliance framework. This pivotal role involves designing and executing audit plans, collaborating with various departments to ensure effective internal controls, and championing process improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in internal audit, advanced data analytics skills, and a passion for driving change. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will significantly impact the organization’s operational excellence and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years in internal audit, risk, or compliance within industry.
• Ability to draft audit plans and perform fieldwork.

Responsibilities

• Design and refresh the annual risk-based internal audit plan.
• Execute operational and financial-controls audits.

Skills

Internal Audit

Risk Management

Compliance

Data Analytics

Critical Thinking

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

CIA/CISA/ACCA/CPA

Tools

Excel

Risk Frameworks (COSO, ISO 31000)

Job description

• Design and refresh the annual risk-based internal audit plan, coordinating scope, timelines and resources with business units and the Head of Strategy & Tech.
• Execute operational and financial-controls audits; document findings, root causes and agreed actions.
• Track closure of audit findings and report progress dashboards to senior leadership.
• Lead the central policy & procedure register – draft new SOPs, Policies and procedures as well as management of version control and ensure company-wide communication.
• Monitor UAE regulatory changes (Civil Defense, MOHRE, ADNOC, ISO 9001/14001/45001) and advise stakeholders on impact.
• Facilitate risk-assessment workshops, maintain the enterprise risk register and support mitigation projects.
• Champion process-improvement initiatives: map workflows, eliminate waste, implement KPIs and automation opportunities.
• Develop and maintain a dual-layer KPI dashboard—strategic KPIs reported to the Owner and detailed operational KPIs for internal teams—updating and circulating both sets monthly.
• Prepare audit reports and present concise insights to management; build awareness sessions on internal controls and fraud prevention.

Desired Candidate Profile

• 3-6 years in internal audit, risk or compliance within industry, Big4/Risk-Advisory is a big plus.
• Ability to draft audit plans, perform fieldwork and follow up findings end-to-end.
• Advanced Excel abilities for data analytics and reporting.
• Sharp critical-thinking and structured problem-solving skills—able to dissect complex workflows and design practical control fixes.
• Excellent communication abilities and proven team-player mindset, collaborating smoothly with colleagues from multiple departments and disciplines.
• Excellent English report-writing and stakeholder-influencing skills.
• Self-motivated and change-driven—energized to champion improvements and see initiatives through to measurable results.

Nice-to-have credentials.

• Knowledge of risk frameworks (COSO, ISO 31000) and audit standards (IIA IPPF).
• CIA, CISA, ACCA/CPA or ISO Lead Auditor certificates.
• Experience in fire & life-safety, HSE or industrial services sectors.
• Exposure to Lean / Six-Sigma or robotic process automation (RPA) projects.
• Arabic language proficiency.

Employment Type

Full Time

Company Industry

• Testing
• Inspection
• Certification Services

Department / Functional Area

• Accounts
• Taxation
• Audit
• Company Secretary

Keywords

• Internal Audit
• Corporate Compliance Officer
• Compliance
• Internal Controls Analyst
• Governance Risk And Compliance GRC Officer
• COSO
• ISO 31000
• CIA
• CISA
• ACCA
• CPA
• ISO
• MOHRE
• ADNOC
• ISO 9001
• ISO 14001
• ISO 45001

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