Internal Auditor

NicheHR Global; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

NicheHR Global is seeking an experienced Audit Manager to support internal audit and risk management for a large FMCG organization in the UAE. You will plan and execute risk-based audits across financial, operational, commercial and functional areas, evaluate internal controls, and provide practical recommendations to strengthen governance and performance.

You will collaborate with Finance, Risk, Legal and business teams, lead audits across multiple entities and geographies, prepare clear

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of relevant internal audit experience.
• Chartered Accountant (CA) is mandatory; CIA (CIA/CISA/CFE/ACCA) qualification is advantageous.
• Strong experience in internal audit, risk-based auditing, internal controls, financial and operational audits.
• UAE / GCC experience preferred with exposure to large, complex organizations.
• Ability to independently manage audit assignments and drive closure with strong analytical, communication and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute risk-based internal audits across financial, operational, commercial and functional areas.
• Develop audit scopes, risk assessments, audit programs and testing plans based on identified business risks.
• Review financial and operational processes to assess internal controls.
• Evaluate controls across financial reporting, procurement, inventory, revenue, receivables, payables, treasury and other processes.
• Identify control weaknesses and risks and propose corrective actions.
• Prepare audit findings, recommendations and management reports.
• Discuss observations with process owners and monitor remediation.
• Conduct follow-up reviews and report overdue actions to senior management.
• Support audits across multiple business units, entities, functions and geographies.
• Collaborate with Finance, Risk, Legal and Compliance to understand processes and risks.
• Provide insights on risks, control trends and governance improvements.

Skills

Audit management

Risk assessment

Internal controls

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication

Report writing

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

CIA/CISA/CFE/ACCA advantage

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Audit Manager to support the internal audit and risk management agenda of a large and diversified FMCG organization in the UAE. The role will be responsible for planning and executing risk-based audits across financial, operational, commercial and functional areas, evaluating internal controls, identifying business risks and providing practical recommendations to strengthen governance and operational performance.

The successful candidate will work closely with finance, business and functional stakeholders and will play an important role in strengthening the organization's control environment and risk management framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute risk-based internal audits across financial, operational, commercial and functional areas.


• Develop audit scopes, risk assessments, audit programs and testing plans based on identified business risks.


• Review financial and operational processes to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls.


• Evaluate controls across areas including financial reporting, procurement, inventory, revenue, receivables, payables, treasury and other key business processes.


• Identify control weaknesses, process gaps, compliance issues and potential areas of financial or operational risk.


• Prepare clear audit findings, recommendations and management reports.


• Discuss audit observations with process owners and agree practical corrective action plans.


• Monitor implementation of agreed audit recommendations and report overdue or high-risk actions to senior management.


• Conduct follow-up reviews to assess the effectiveness of corrective actions implemented by management.


• Support audits across multiple business units, legal entities, functions and geographies as required.


• Work closely with Finance, Risk, Legal, Compliance and business teams to understand processes and assess key risks.


• Review business processes and identify opportunities to strengthen controls, efficiency and governance.


• Support investigations, special reviews and management-requested audits where required.


• Maintain appropriate audit documentation, working papers and supporting evidence.


• Ensure audit activities are conducted in line with internal audit methodology, policies and professional standards.


• Support the annual internal audit planning and risk assessment process.


• Prepare periodic audit reports and presentations for senior management and relevant governance committees.


• Provide insights on emerging risks, control trends and areas requiring management attention.


• Contribute to continuous improvement of the internal audit function, including the use of data analytics and technology-enabled audit techniques.

Candidate Profile

• 5-8 years of relevant internal audit experience.


• Chartered accountants (CA) is mandatory. CIA (Certified Internal Auditor); CISA, CFE, ACCA or equivalent audit qualifications will be an advantage.


• Strong experience in internal audit, risk-based auditing, internal controls, financial and operational audits; FMCG / consumer goods experience preferred.


• UAE / GCC experience preferred, with exposure to large, complex or multi-entity organizations.


• Proven ability to independently manage audit assignments, engage senior stakeholders and drive closure of audit findings, with strong analytical, communication and report-writing capabilities.