Lead Specialist - Internal Audit

Midis Group; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Midis Group is seeking a Lead Specialist - Internal Audit to lead and execute internal audit engagements across the organization, evaluating risk management, controls, and financial reliability.

The role requires strong experience in internal auditing and reporting, with certifications being an advantage. A bachelor's degree in audit or accounting is required, with 5-7 years of corporate sector experience.

Qualifications

• CIA, CPA, ACCA, CFE, DipIFR or equivalent certification is an advantage.
• Bachelor's degree in Audit, Accounting or related major.
• 5-7 years of relevant experience in Internal Audit, Risk Management, or Internal Controls.
• Experience preparing and presenting audit reports in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute internal audit engagements to assess risk management and controls.
• Draft audit reports with observations, risks, business impacts, root causes, and recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with directives, regulations, and group policies.
• Document processes and maintain audit evidence in the management system.
• Support special assignments, investigations and advisory reviews.
• Build relationships with key internal stakeholders and mentor team members.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Audit/Accounting or related major

Job description

The Lead Specialist - Internal Audit is responsible for leading and executing internal audit engagements to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of risk management, internal control processes across the organization and financial reliability and ensure compliance with all applicable directives and regulations.

Main Duties And Responsibilities

• Conduct reviews to assess both the accuracy and efficiency of functional areas, assess internal processes and controls and make recommendations for reducing risks when necessary;
• Ensure proper implementation of group policies and procedures and applicable requirements;
• Execute audit assignments in accordance with the approved yearly audit plan;
• Conduct audit fieldworks in line with the audit methodology and ensure proper documentation and supporting evidence are added to the internal audit management system, in accordance with the IA Department's requirements and quality standards;
• Conduct proper exit meetings with auditees to validate audit findings;
• Draft audit reports to ensure that observations, risks, business impacts, root causes, and recommendations are properly supported, clearly presented, practical, and aligned with the Internal Audit Department's reporting guidelines;
• Ensure valid management responses are timely received with clear action plan, owner and implementation timeline;
• Act as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity, legality and goal achievement;
• Identify loopholes and recommend risk aversion and cost saving measures;
• Document process and prepare audit findings memorandum;
• Assist in enhancing the audit methodologies and supporting tools optimizing workflows accordingly;
• Support special assignments, investigations, advisory reviews and other management requests;
• Build, develop, and maintain strong and professional relationships with key internal stakeholders;
• Support the team members when needed to achieve the department’s goals;
• Demonstrate integrity, objectivity, and confidentiality in all professional interactions.

Position Requirements

CIA, CPA, ACCA, CFE, DipIFR, or equivalent professional certification is an advantage.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Audit, Accounting or any related major

Experience

Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience in Internal Audit, Risk Management, or Internal Controls.

Corporate industry experience is mandatory.

Hands-on experience conducting both financial and operational audits.

Experience preparing and presenting audit reports in English.