Internal Auditor ( Retail Industry)

Ultiwiseconsult; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail consultancy firm in Dubai is looking for experienced Internal Auditors to join their team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for evaluating store operations, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance across retail functions. Candidates must have at least 5-6 years of internal audit experience in the retail industry, along with strong analytical and communication skills. This full-time position offers a dynamic environment focused on operational excellence and financial integrity.

Qualifications

• 5–6 years of Internal Audit experience in the retail industry is mandatory.
• Strong understanding of store operations and retail controls.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute audit plans for stores and retail operations.
• Identify key risks and evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls.
• Prepare clear and actionable audit reports for management.
• Track implementation of corrective action plans effectively.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and financial guidelines.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

MS Excel

Independence

Education

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

CIA, CPA, ACCA, or CISA (preferred)

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

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

Experience

• 5–6 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.