Internal Auditor - UAE Nationals Only

Ajman University; United Arab Emirates; Hybrid; AED 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ajman University seeks an Internal Auditor to perform independent audits of AU departments under the Director of Internal Audit. Following IIA standards, you will review transactions, documents and records, evaluate internal controls and prepare working papers and draft findings for review.

You will execute scheduled audit programs, complete fieldwork on financial, operational and compliance areas, and finalize audit reports in collaboration with the Director and audit team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance; CIA/CPA preferred.
• 2–4 years auditing experience.
• Proficiency in English and Arabic.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Discretion and integrity when handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the formulation of the internal audit plan (including risk assessment) and projects by determining internal audit scope or review in conjunction with the Director of Internal Audit.
• Execute audit fieldwork – in line with established auditing guidelines – of financial, operational and compliance audits, consistent with regulatory laws and AU policies and procedures.
• Obtain and analyse required information through examination of financial and operational documents, reports, data and records.
• Review and evaluate the system of internal controls and determine adequacy and effectiveness and, where appropriate, draft potential recommendations for improvement.
• Determine adherence and compliance with policies and procedures.
• Prepare working papers that document work performed and audit findings.
• Draft comprehensive outcomes of the assigned audit engagements and communicate the results of the work performed for review by the Director of Internal Audit.
• Finalize the internal audit reports based on discussions and direction from the Director of Internal Audit.
• Participate in special assignment audits and investigations.
• Provide assistance to audit team as assigned in effectively performing daily operations.

Skills

Auditing principles

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Confidentiality & integrity

Ethics & sensitivity

Communication skills

Data analysis

English & Arabic fluency

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

CIA/CPA certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS:

The Internal Auditor is responsible for performing independent internal audits on AU departments under the direction of the Director of Internal Audit. In consistent with standards established by the Institution of the Internal Auditors, the Internal Auditor reviews and analyzes transactions, accounts, documents, records, handle special assignment and reports for internal controls evaluation, prepares working papers and drafts /discuss the audit findings, In addition to the timely execution of scheduled audit programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Contribute to the formulation of the internal audit plan (including risk assessment) and projects by determining internal audit scope or review in conjunction with the Director of Internal Audit.



• Execute audit fieldwork – in line with established auditing guidelines – of financial, operational and compliance audits, consistent with regulatory laws and regulations as well as AU policies and procedures.


• Obtain and analyse required information through examination of financial and operational documents, reports, data and records.


• Review and evaluate the system of internal controls and determine adequacy and effectiveness and, where appropriate, draft potential recommendations for improvement.



• Determine adherence and compliance with policies and procedures.




• Prepare working papers that document work performed and audit findings.




• Draft comprehensive outcomes of the assigned audit engagements and communicate the results of the work performed for review by the Director of Internal Audit.




• Finalize the internal audit reports based on discussions and direction from the Director of Internal Audit.




• Participate in special assignment audits and investigations.




• Provide assistance to audit team as assigned in effectively performing daily operations.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent, with minimum 2-4 years working experience. A certified CIA or CPA (or actively working towards earning a designation) is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Demonstrates/Proven knowledge of Auditing principles, concepts, practices and methods of accounting, auditing, business administration and operation, Internal controls and risk management, etc.




• Have effective critical-thinking and decision-making skills to be able to make sound independent judgments and decisions.




• High attention to details and ability to analyze records, reports, history and other data with effective analytical, statistical and problem-solving skills.




• Ability to be equitable, confidential and consistent in complex situations.




• Ability to deal with highly sensitive and/or confidential information and issues with a high-level work ethics and integrity.




• Demonstrates effective human relations, negotiation and communications skills.




• Ability to manage large data and compile clear and effective audit results and findings.




• Excellent written & spoken command of both English and Arabic languages.




• System knowledge and familiarity including proficiency in using computer, Microsoft Office package and other system applications.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment, or remote-working, if necessary, depending on the circumstances.




• No or very limited physical effort required.




• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.




• Occasional working on the weekends required.




• Occasional Travelling is required to attend conferences and training sessions.




• No or very limited emergency staff designation.

SUPERVISION:

Reports to: Director of Internal Audit

Subordinates: N/A