Junior Internal Auditor - Grow in Controls & Risk

Ghobash Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Ghobash Group in Dubai seeks an Internal Auditor to support execution of internal audit assignments assessing controls, risk management and compliance. This role helps evaluate operational effectiveness and identify improvement opportunities across Ghobash Group to deliver high-quality audit reports and maintain integrity of the audit process.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's in accounting or finance; professional qualifications like CIA/CISA/ACCA in progress are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• CIA, CISA or ACCA qualifications in progress or partially completed are preferred.
• Good understanding of internal controls and risk management principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Participate in annual risk assessment exercises by collecting input from interviews data analysis and past audits.
• Assist in updating the risk register and risk heat map under the guidance ofSenior Internal Auditors.
• Support audit planning by drafting preliminary request lists risk/control matrices (RACMs) and audit programs.
• Conduct fieldwork including process walkthroughs sampling control testing and documentation of results.
• Execute testing procedures for controls as defined in the approved audit program.
• Identify preliminary findings and discuss with the senior auditor to validate risk and root causes.
• Engage with business stakeholders to gather information and confirm audit observations.
• Assist in drafting audit findings and recommendations for review by the SeniorInternalAuditor.
• Maintain clear and complete working papers in accordance with internal methodology.
• Follow up with auditees to track audit documentation and ensure audit milestones are met.
• Participate in opening status and closing meetings and document minutes of meetings.
• Perform inventory and asset verification checks (e.g. stock counts fixed asset audits).
• Track and follow up on the implementation status of past audit recommendationsand/or management action plans.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant policies procedures and regulatory changes.
• Assist in preparing visual content (charts tables) forthe AuditCommittee and management reporting.
• Support ad-hoc investigations or process reviews as assigned by the Senior or Group Head of Internal Audit.
• Escalate delays access issues or resistance encountered during audits to the SeniorInternalAuditor.
• Always uphold audit ethics and independence standards.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Discretion

Independence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Ghobash Group in Dubai seeks an Internal Auditor to support execution of internal audit assignments assessing controls, risk management and compliance. This role helps evaluate operational effectiveness and identify improvement opportunities across Ghobash Group to deliver high-quality audit reports and maintain integrity of the audit process.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's in accounting or finance; professional qualifications like CIA/CISA/ACCA in progress are preferred.