Internal Audit Assistant

Confidential Company; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company in Dubai seeks an Internal Audit Assistant to support the Head of Internal Audit across departments, with a focus on finance, process checks, compliance and documentation.

You will conduct audits, propose improvements, maintain documentation, and ensure confidentiality, with site visits to UAE locations and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in accounting, finance, or business administration.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head of Internal Audit in planning and executing audits across departments.
• Perform audits focusing on financial processes, compliance, operational processes and control documentation.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and procedures and identify areas for improvement.
• Prepare clear, concise audit reports summarizing findings and recommendations.
• Follow up on implementation of audit recommendations and corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate working papers and auditable documentation in compliance with internal standards.
• Liaise with departmental teams to collect data, clarify processes and resolve audit queries.
• Conduct site visits across company locations in the UAE as required.
• Ensure strict confidentiality of all company information handled during audits.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Assist the Head of Internal Audit in planning and executing internal audit assignments across all departments

Perform audits focusing on financial processes compliance operational processes and control documentation

Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and procedures and identify areas for process improvement

Prepare clear concise and timely audit reports summarizing findings and recommendations

Follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations and corrective actions

Maintain accurate working papers and auditable documentation in compliance with internal standards

Liaise with departmental teams to collect data clarify processes and resolve audit queries

Conduct site visits across company locations in the UAE as required

Ensure strict confidentiality of all company information handled during audits

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.

Solid understanding of internal control concepts, financial processes, and compliance requirements.

Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

Proficient with MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

About the Company

The company is a leading player in the trading and manufacturing sector, specialising in building materials, construction items, hardware items, hand tools, power tools, fabrication, and industrial item manufacturing. With operations spanning across the UAE, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, India, and China, we are committed to delivering quality and reliability for our diverse client base throughout the MENA and APAC regions.

Role Overview

We are seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Internal Audit Assistant to join our team in Dubai. The role will support the Head of Internal Audit in ensuring all company processes and departments operate compliantly and efficiently, with a strong focus on finance, process checks, compliance, and documentation. The successful candidate will conduct audits across multiple departments, provide recommendations for improvements, and contribute to the integrity of the company’s internal controls.