Lead Specialist - Internal Audit

Midis Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Midis Group in Dubai seeks a Lead Specialist - Internal Audit to lead and execute internal audit engagements, evaluating risk management, controls, and financial reliability across the organization. You will prepare audit plans, perform fieldwork, draft observation reports with root causes and practical recommendations, and ensure compliance with directives and IA standards.

Travel flexibility is required. Applicants should hold a professional certification such as CIA, CPA, ACCA, CFE or DipIFR

Qualifications

• CIA, CPA, ACCA, CFE or DipIFR certification is an advantage.
• Bachelor's degree in Audit, Accounting or related major.
• 5–7 years of Internal Audit, Risk Management or Internal Controls experience; corporate background preferred.
• Experience preparing and presenting audit reports in English.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute internal audit engagements to assess risk management and controls.
• Evaluate adequacy and effectiveness of internal control processes and financial reliability.
• Draft audit reports with observations, risks, root causes and recommendations.
• Support methodology improvements and optimize audit workflows.
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders and provide objective advice.

Skills

Internal audit

Risk assessment

Report writing

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Audit or Accounting

Professional certification preferred (CIA/CPA/ACCA/CFE/DipIFR)

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. Flexibility to travel is required.