Group Internal Audit Manager -Indian

Ultiwiseconsult; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Dubai is seeking a Group Internal Audit Manager to oversee compliance audits, develop SOPs, and enhance operational efficiencies. The ideal candidate will have a Chartered Accountant qualification and solid experience in internal audits, especially within manufacturing or logistics. This position offers the opportunity to make significant contributions to the firm's financial health and risk management practices.

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant or equivalent qualification is essential.
• Work experience in an internal audit environment is required.
• Manufacturing and logistics industry experience is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Write SOPs for all Businesses, Departments, and Processes.
• Conduct compliance audits of SOPs regularly.
• Make audit programs – Monthly, Quarterly, Half Yearly, Yearly.

Skills

Chartered Accountant or equivalent qualification

Work experience in an internal audit environment

Manufacturing or logistics industry experience

Risk management experience

Fraud auditing experience

Exceptional accounting skills

Analytical thinker

Strong problem-solving skills

Meticulous attention to detail

Excellent documentation skills

Strong communication skills

IT skills

Education

Chartered Accountant or equivalent qualification

Job description

Group Internal Audit Manager

Qualifications

• 1. Chartered Accountant or equivalent qualification (essential).
• 2. Work experience in an internal audit environment.
• 3. Manufacturing, logistics industry experience is required.
• 4. Risk management & fraud auditing experience.
• 5. Accreditation with the Institute of Internal Auditors.
• 6. Exceptional accounting skills.
• 7. Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and problem‑solving skills.
• 8. Meticulous attention to detail with the ability to multi‑task.
• 9. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• 10. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• 11. Excellent documentation, communication and IT skills.

Key Performance Indicators

• 1. Adequate audit coverage of business transactions.
• 2. All SOPs are in place, updated, and being followed.
• 3. Timely reporting.
• 4. Cost savings & income improvement suggestions.

Prime Responsibilities

1. 1. Write SOPs for all Businesses, Departments, and Processes etc. along with documents necessary for implementation.
2. 2. Do regular compliance audit of SOPs.
3. 3. Make Audit Programs – Monthly, Quarterly, Half Yearly, Yearly.
4. 4. Conduct prepayment audits.
5. 5. Ensure audits are conducted as per the program.
6. 6. Conduct operational audits as per randomizer or as advised or on own such that all areas are covered.
7. 7. Conduct System Studies to find loopholes and suggest measures to plug the loopholes.
8. 8. Conduct IT system audits jointly with IT experts.
9. 9. Submit reports to the management.
10. 10. Suggest ideas for costs savings, income enhancements, increasing profits.
11. 11. Review MIS.
12. 12. Conduct ledger scrutinizes – Debtors, Creditors, General.
13. 13. Assist external auditors during the annual audits.
14. 14. Obtain balance confirmations - customers, suppliers, banks, etc.
15. 15. Study of Working Capital management.
16. 16. Study of Risk management.
17. 17. Review of Foreign Exchange currency transactions.
18. 18. Review of Budget v/s actual for various variables.
19. 19. Review of Capital expenditures vs budgets.