Internal Auditor

Saeed & Mohammed Al Naboodah Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Saeed & Mohammed Al Naboodah Group is seeking an experienced Internal Audit professional to independently review assigned activities, evaluate controls, and report findings. You will design audit procedures, assess system effectiveness, analyze evidence, and support formal audit reports and corrective actions; mentoring junior staff as needed.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with a relevant professional qualification and a minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience, including 2 years

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting / finance / business management with relevant professional qualification (CA/CPA/ACCA/CMA/CIA).
• Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience including minimum of 2 years internal audit experience.

Responsibilities

• Risk & Control Evaluation: Evaluate significant risks and internal controls for comprehensive audit coverage and compliance.
• Audit Procedure Design: Determine appropriate audit procedures, including sampling and use of data tools.
• System Effectiveness Assessment: Assess effectiveness of systems using best practices and standards.
• Evidence Analysis and Appraisal: Analyze evidentiary data to form objective opinions on adequacy.
• Audit Reporting: Prepare formal audit reports and express opinions on system effectiveness.
• Corrective Action Review: Assess adequacy of corrective actions taken.
• Team Supervision and Support: Guide and manage subordinates in audits.

Skills

Internal Audit knowledge

IA standards

English proficiency

MS Office proficiency

ERP exposure

CAAT/analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business management with CA/CPA/ACCA/CMA/CIA

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

CAAT tools

Job description

Conducts independent review of assigned activities, evaluates the adequacy and effectiveness of the controls over those activities, conducts audit assignments in accordance with accepted professional standards, reports audit findings and makes recommendations for correction of unsatisfactory conditions.

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

Risk & Control Evaluation: Perform or assist in evaluating significant risks and internal controls to ensure comprehensive audit coverage and compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations.

Audit Procedure Design: Assist in determining appropriate audit procedures, including statistical sampling and use of electronic data processing tools.

System Effectiveness Assessment: Evaluate or assist in evaluating the effectiveness of systems using business knowledge, best practices, tools, and performance standards.

Evidence Analysis and Appraisal: Obtain, analyze, and appraise evidentiary data to form objective opinions on system adequacy and operational efficiency.

Audit Reporting: Assist in preparing formal audit reports, expressing opinions on system effectiveness and efficiency of operations.

Corrective Action Review: Appraise or assist in appraising the adequacy of corrective actions taken to address audit findings.

Team Supervision and Support: Guide and manage subordinates in performing audits and related assignments.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting / finance / business management along with relevant professional qualification (CA/CPA/ACCA/CMA/CIA)

Experience:

Minimum 3 years of post-qualification experience including minimum of 2 years internal audit experience

Skills & Knowledge required:

• Knowledge of Internal Audit practices.
• Considerable knowledge of the Internal Audit Standards issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors
• Good command of written and oral English. Arabic knowledge is an added advantage
• Proficient in using MS Office
• Exposure to ERP and Computer Aided Audit Techniques is preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills