Internal Auditor - Corporate Risk Reviews

Al Ghurair; Dubai; On-site; AED 134,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Ghurair in Dubai is seeking an Internal Auditor - Corporate Risk Reviews to join our expanding audit function. You will execute engagements, test controls, and provide insights to strengthen governance and risk management across the organization.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance, 3–5 years of audit experience (UAE experience preferred), and professional credentials such as CA/CPA/CIA/ACCA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• Professional credentials such as CA, CPA, CIA, or ACCA preferred.
• 3–5 years of relevant audit experience, including UAE exposure.

Responsibilities

• Execute assigned internal audit engagements per the approved plan.
• Assist planning, fieldwork, testing, reporting, and follow-up activities.
• Study processes and risks before conclusions.
• Perform control testing addressing defined risk and objectives.
• Conduct stakeholder interviews and process walkthroughs.
• Obtain and organize evidence supporting each observation.
• Prepare working papers documenting methods, samples, findings, conclusions.
• Identify control gaps and potential financial exposure.
• Communicate issues clearly and propose practical recommendations.
• Support investigations into suspected fraud or irregular transactions.
• Draft concise audit observations and contribute to management reports.
• Carry out related assurance duties as assigned.

Skills

Risk-based auditing

Audit planning

Fieldwork

Internal control testing

Evidence evaluation

Working-paper documentation

Fraud reviews

Professional English

Stakeholder interviews

Data analysis

ACL audit software

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Visio

Microsoft PowerPoint

Multitask management

Audit reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related

CA, CPA, CIA, or ACCA credentials preferred

Tools

ACL audit software

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Visio

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Internal Auditor - Corporate Risk Reviews Job Snapshot
Role: Internal Auditor - Corporate Risk Reviews
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Accounting
Function: Accounting / Auditing
Experience: 3-5 years
Job Type: Full-time

Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Accounting
Function: Accounting / Auditing
Salary: 12000-20000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in Dubai; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time

Role Context
The Internal Auditor provides independent insight into business processes, controls, governance, and operational risks. Through evidence‑based reviews and clearly documented findings, the role helps management address control weaknesses, protect company resources, and improve the reliability of business practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute assigned internal audit engagements in accordance with the approved audit plan.
• Assist the Audit Manager with engagement planning, fieldwork, testing, reporting, and follow‑up activities.
• Study business processes, operating circumstances, and underlying risks before reaching conclusions.
• Perform audit procedures and control tests that address defined risk and assurance objectives.
• Conduct stakeholder interviews and process walkthroughs to establish a reliable understanding of operations.
• Obtain, validate, and organize sufficient evidence supporting each audit observation.
• Prepare accurate working papers that document testing methods, samples, findings, and conclusions.
• Identify control gaps, operational weaknesses, compliance concerns, and potential financial exposure.
• Communicate issues clearly and propose practical recommendations suited to the business risk.
• Contribute to investigations involving suspected fraud, incidents, or irregular transactions.
• Support ad hoc reviews and special projects requested by audit leadership.
• Brief engagement‑team members on assigned tasks, expected standards, and delivery timelines.
• Maintain productive, risk‑focused fieldwork while managing several assignments and priorities.
• Follow departmental methodology and applicable professional internal‑audit standards.
• Draft concise audit observations and contribute to high‑quality reports for management.
• Carry out related assurance duties assigned by the Audit Manager.

Ideal Profile

The position requires a bachelor 's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline. Professional credentials such as CA, CPA, CIA, or ACCA are preferred. Candidates should have three to five years of relevant audit experience, including at least one year in the United Arab Emirates. Training or experience with a Big Four firm or a major corporate organization is highly valued. Exposure to complex corporate audits, business‑cycle reviews, and commercially focused assurance assignments is important.

Skills Set

• Risk‑based internal auditing
• Audit planning and fieldwork
• Business‑process reviews
• Internal control testing
• Audit evidence evaluation
• Working‑paper documentation
• Fraud and incident reviews
• Commercial audit programmes
• Stakeholder interviews
• Process walkthroughs
• Audit finding development
• Report writing
• ACL audit software
• Data analysis
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Visio
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Multitask management
• Professional English communication

Why Join Us

This role provides broad exposure to the operations and risks of a diversified business group. It offers the opportunity to strengthen corporate audit expertise, contribute to meaningful control improvements, and build experience across investigations, commercial reviews, and data‑supported assurance work.

About the Company

Al Ghurair is a longstanding diversified business group headquartered in Dubai, with operations spanning several important economic sectors. Its internal audit function supports responsible governance, effective risk management, and continuous improvement across the organization.