Internal Auditor

Ultiwise Consult; Dubai; On-site; AED 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultiwise Consult in Dubai's Business Bay is seeking experienced Internal Auditors with a strong background in the retail industry to join our Internal Audit team. You will evaluate store operations, identify risks, assess internal controls and ensure compliance across retail outlets and functions.

The role focuses on planning and executing audits, reporting findings, and supporting process improvements to boost operational excellence and financial integrity across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related field.
• CIA/CPA/ACCA or CISA preferred but not mandatory.
• 56 years of Internal Audit experience in the retail industry is mandatory.
• Strong understanding of store operations, inventory management and retail controls.

Responsibilities

• Audit planning and execution for stores, warehouse and retail operations.
• Identify risks, control gaps and process weaknesses; assess internal controls.
• Prepare audit reports and document findings for management.
• Follow up on corrective actions and drive process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with policies, guidelines and statutory requirements across locations.

Skills

Analytical & critical thinking

Excellent communication

MS Excel

Report writing

Attention to detail

Multitasking & time management

Integrity & professionalism

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration or related field

CIA certification

CPA

ACCA

CISA

Tools

Audit tools

Job description

Job Description Internal Auditor

Location: Business Bay Dubai
Employment Type: Full-Time
Positions: 3

About the Role

We are seeking experienced Internal Auditors with a strong background in the retail industry to join our Internal Audit team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for evaluating store operations identifying risks assessing internal controls and ensuring compliance across all retail outlets and functions. This role plays a key part in strengthening operational excellence financial integrity and process efficiency across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

1. Audit Planning & Execution

• Develop and execute audit plans for stores warehouse and retail operations.
  
• Conduct operational financial and compliance audits across multiple business units.
  
• Perform surprise audits inventory counts cash checks and stock verification.
  

2. Risk Assessment

• Identify key risks control gaps and process weaknesses in retail operations.
  
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and recommend corrective measures.
  
• Monitor fraud indicators and ensure preventive controls are in place.
  

3. Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare accurate clear and actionable audit reports for management review.
  
• Document audit findings root causes and risk implications.
  
• Present audit outcomes and improvement recommendations to senior management.
  

4. Follow-Up & Process Improvement

• Track implementation of corrective action plans and ensure timely closure.
  
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying operational efficiencies.
  
• Assist in developing updated policies SOPs and internal control frameworks.
  

5. Compliance & Retail Operations Oversight

• Ensure compliance with company policies financial guidelines and statutory requirements.
  
• Review store-level processes including billing discounts cash handling stock movement refunds vendor returns and promotions.
  
• Ensure retail SOPs are strictly followed across all locations.
  

Requirements

Education

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration or related field.
  
• Professional certifications such as CIA CPA ACCA or CISA are preferred but not mandatory.
  

Experience

• 56 years of Internal Audit experience in the retail industry is mandatory.
  
• Strong understanding of store operations inventory management and retail controls.
  

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
  
• Excellent communication and report-writing abilities.
  
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
  
• Strong command over MS Excel and audit tools.
  
• Ability to multitask manage timelines and work independently.
  
• High level of integrity confidentiality and professionalism.