Internal Auditor

Agile Consultants; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A media production company is seeking an experienced Internal Auditor to join its team in Abu Dhabi. This role involves planning and executing internal audits, assessing risk management, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience as an internal auditor in the UAE and possess strong knowledge of auditing standards and internal control frameworks. The position offers an opportunity to promote a control-conscious culture across the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a group internal auditor in the UAE.
• Candidates should be currently available in the UAE.
• Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks, risk management, and auditing standards.
• Excellent analytical, reporting, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and report on internal audits across group subsidiaries.
• Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and risk management frameworks.
• Perform financial, operational, compliance, and IT audits.
• Identify control weaknesses, inefficiencies, and recommend corrective actions.
• Evaluate compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Prepare clear audit reports with findings and recommendations.
• Present audit results to senior management and the Audit Committee.

Skills

Internal control frameworks

Risk management

Auditing standards

Analytical skills

Reporting skills

Communication skills

Education

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

Job description

Overview

Job Code: C-344/001/262
Industry: Media Production
Job Brief: We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Internal Auditor to join our media production group. The role is responsible for planning, executing, and reporting internal audits across group subsidiaries, ensuring strong internal controls, compliance with regulations, and effective risk management. The ideal candidate will support process improvements, monitor audit recommendations, and promote an ethical and control-conscious culture across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and report on internal audits across group subsidiaries in line with the approved annual audit plan.
• Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance frameworks.
• Perform financial, operational, compliance, and IT audits as required.
• Identify control weaknesses, inefficiencies, and potential fraud risks, and recommend practical corrective actions.
• Evaluate compliance with applicable laws, regulations, internal policies, and procedures.
• Support enterprise risk management (ERM) activities by identifying and assessing key business risks.
• Monitor implementation of audit recommendations and follow up on corrective actions.
• Prepare clear, concise audit reports with findings, root cause analysis, and recommendations.
• Present audit results to senior management and the Audit Committee.
• Liaise with external auditors and regulators as needed.
• Provide advisory support on process improvements, system implementations, and change initiatives.
• Promote a strong internal control and ethical culture across the Group.
• Support investigations into suspected fraud, misconduct, or control breaches.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a group internal auditor in the UAE (mandatory).
• Candidates should be currently available in the UAE.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks, risk management, and auditing standards.
• Excellent analytical, reporting, and communication skills.