Internal Auditor

Client of CS & Clarks; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of CS & Clarks is seeking an Internal Auditor to evaluate internal controls, risk management, and governance practices. The role involves planning and conducting audits, identifying risks, and recommending improvements to strengthen controls and safeguard assets.

The candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3–5 years of experience, with professional certifications considered an advantage. ERP and Excel skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Typically 3–5 years of experience in internal auditing, external auditing, risk management, or compliance.
• Professional certifications such as CIA, ACCA, CPA or CISA are an advantage.
• Knowledge of internal control frameworks, risk assessment methodologies, and auditing standards.
• Experience reviewing financial statements, business processes, and operational procedures.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, accounting software, and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct audits of financial, operational and administrative activities.
• Identify risks, control weaknesses and areas of exposure across operations.
• Evaluate adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and policies.
• Verify adherence to laws, regulations, standards and internal policies.
• Examine financial records and procedures to identify discrepancies.
• Assess business processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Prepare detailed audit reports outlining findings and recommendations.
• Follow up with departments to ensure timely implementation of actions.
• Identify indicators of fraud and conflicts of interest.
• Collaborate with department heads to enhance governance and risk mitigation.
• Maintain audit working papers and reports in line with standards.
• Recommend improvements to procedures and control frameworks.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Risk identification

Internal controls evaluation

Financial auditing

Operational auditing

Report writing

Documentation

Problem solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Integrity and ethics

Time management

Education

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

CIA/ACCA/CPA/CISA certification (advantage)

Tools

ERP systems

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Internal Auditor is responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls risk management processes and governance practices to ensure compliance with company policies regulatory requirements and applicable standards The role involves conducting independent audits identifying operational and financial risks assessing business processes and recommending improvements to strengthen internal controls enhance efficiency and safeguard company assets

Key Responsibilities

• Internal Audits Plan and conduct audits of financial operational and administrative activities to assess compliance accuracy and effectiveness
• Risk Assessment Identify potential risks control weaknesses and areas of exposure across business operations
• Internal Controls Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls procedures and policies
• Compliance Verify adherence to applicable laws regulations industry standards and internal company policies
• Financial Reviews Examine financial records transactions accounting procedures and supporting documentation to identify discrepancies or irregularities
• Operational Audits Assess business processes to identify inefficiencies reduce costs and improve productivity
• Audit Reporting Prepare detailed audit reports outlining findings risk exposure control deficiencies and practical recommendations
• Corrective Actions Follow up with relevant departments to ensure audit recommendations are implemented within agreed timelines
• Fraud Prevention Identify potential indicators of fraud misappropriation conflicts of interest and other financial or operational irregularities
• Stakeholder Collaboration Work with department heads finance teams and management to improve governance accountability and risk mitigation
• Documentation Maintain accurate audit working papers evidence records and reports in accordance with professional standards
• Continuous Improvement Recommend improvements to internal procedures policies and control frameworks to support business objectives

Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration or a related field
• Typically 3 5 years of experience in internal auditing external auditing risk management or compliance depending on the seniority of the position
• Professional certifications such as CIA Certified Internal Auditor ACCA CPA or CISA are an advantage depending on the audit scope
• Knowledge of internal control frameworks risk assessment methodologies and auditing standards
• Experience reviewing financial statements business processes and operational procedures
• Familiarity with ERP systems accounting software and Microsoft Excel
• Strong understanding of applicable regulatory and compliance requirements

Skills

• Analytical and critical-thinking skills
• Risk identification and assessment
• Internal controls evaluation
• Financial and operational auditing
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Report writing and documentation
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Communication and stakeholder management
• Integrity objectivity and professional ethics
• Time management and organisational skills

Benefits Key Performance Indicators KPIs

• Completion of the annual audit plan within agreed timelines
• Number and quality of audits completed
• Accuracy and timeliness of audit reports
• Identification of significant risks and control weaknesses
• Percentage of corrective actions implemented on time
• Reduction in recurring audit findings
• Improvement in internal control effectiveness and compliance
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Typically 3 5 years of experience in internal auditing, external auditing, risk management, or compliance, depending on the seniority of the position.
• Professional certifications such as CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), ACCA, CPA, or CISA are an advantage, depending on the audit scope.
• Knowledge of internal control frameworks, risk assessment methodologies, and auditing standards.
• Experience reviewing financial statements, business processes, and operational procedures.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, accounting software, and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong understanding of applicable regulatory and compliance requirements.