Global Internal Auditor

Schneider Electric; Dubai; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Global Internal Auditor to elevate internal controls across the Middle East and Africa. This pivotal role involves leading audits, assessing operational risks, and providing actionable insights to enhance performance. Candidates should have a strong background in auditing principles, excellent analytical skills, and proficiency in data analytics tools. Join a forward-thinking company committed to sustainability and innovation, where your contributions will make a significant impact on organizational success.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of audit experience with supervisory roles.
• Strong knowledge of auditing principles and practices.
• Proficiency in audit software and data analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage internal audits, ensuring effective controls.
• Conduct interviews and data analyses to identify root causes.
• Present findings to management and propose improvements.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Leadership

Project Management

Public Speaking

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's degree in Finance

Professional certifications (CIA, CPA, CISA)

Tools

ACL

SQL

Oracle

Python

R

Power BI

Tableau

TeamMate

AuditBoard

Job description

Schneider Electric has a meaningful opportunity for a Global Internal Auditor in Dubai, to work for a company consistently rated by Fortune as one of the "Great Places to Work", by Forbes as "America's Best Employers for Diversity", and by Equileap as the "World's Top 10 in Gender Equality". This position will be a key player in elevating the level of Internal Control across the entire region. You will interact with all facets and levels of business in Middle East and Africa, UAE network with many functional experts, global process owners and be exposed to the Global Internal Audit team members around the world.

The Schneider Electric Internal Control framework encompasses all areas of the business including but not limited to: Sales & Marketing, Manufacturing, Logistics, Purchasing, HR, Pricing, Solutions (Projects), Field Services, as well as the traditional Finance and Accounting Operations. The Global Internal Auditor is responsible for leading and managing internal audits aimed at:

1. Assessing the level of internal control within Schneider Electric
2. Identifying areas where performance can be improved
3. Measuring how operational risks are monitored and mitigated
4. Following up on the implementation of audit action plans

The role involves planning and executing financial, operational, and compliance audits, ensuring the effectiveness of internal controls, and providing recommendations for process improvements. Responsibilities include:

• Leading audit scoping, overseeing the audit process, managing team interactions, defining the audit program, assigning tasks, and coordinating fieldwork with guidance.
• Providing organization and guidance during fieldwork while coaching auditors.
• Conducting interviews, tests, and data analyses to identify root causes, evaluate process efficiency, and make recommendations for compliance.
• Presenting significant findings to both the auditee and Senior Management, including the final audit report. A data-driven mindset is crucial.
• Executing data extraction scripts, consolidating results, and proposing impactful visualizations.
• Conducting interviews and performing additional tests to validate assumptions and ensure analytical reliability.
• Knowledge of audit analytics software and tools, programming languages such as ACL, SQL, Oracle, Python, R, Power BI, Tableau, and audit management tools like TeamMate or AuditBoard is an advantage.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field (master's preferred).
• Professional certifications such as CIA, CPA, or CISA are highly desirable.
• 8-10 years of relevant audit experience, with 4+ years in supervisory or managerial roles.
• Strong knowledge of auditing principles, practices, and standards.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in audit software and data analytics tools.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Ethical conduct and confidentiality.

Skills & Abilities include:

• Strong analytical and writing skills
• Public speaking ability
• Fast learner, objective, motivated
• Organized, results-oriented
• Teamwork and adaptability
• Leadership and project management skills
• Strong MS Office skills
• Experience in Corporate, Consulting, or Big4 firms is preferred.
• Additional languages such as Arabic or French are a plus.
• Travel requirement: approximately 40% within and outside the Americas annually.

At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors—Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork—are the foundation of our culture. We invite you to join us as an IMPACT Maker, contributing to a more sustainable, resilient, and efficient world. Apply today and become part of a global leader in sustainability and innovation.