Officer, IMS Internal Audit

Edge Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Edge Group in Abu Dhabi is seeking a QA Auditor to lead internal audit activities across the organization, ensuring compliance with IMS requirements and ISO standards. You’ll prepare checklists, document findings, and drive corrective actions while coordinating with QA leadership.

The role requires 2–4 years in quality auditing, strong knowledge of ISO standards, and excellent communication. You will visit sites across the UAE to support external audits and risk management initiatives.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required, bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred.
• 2–4 years of experience in quality auditing needed.
• 2–4 years as multi-skilled specialist auditing in a technical field preferred.
• Auditor certification in ISO9001/ISO14001/ISO45001 and ISO/IEC 17025 required; Lead Auditor preferred.
• Familiarity with ASQ Q101, ISO 19011, ISO 31073, ISO 17043 and related guidelines.
• Solid understanding of management systems (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 17025).
• Ability to assess policies/procedures for compliance with standards.
• Trend analysis reporting is preferred.
• Attention to detail, organized, problem-solving and analytical skills preferred.
• MS Office skills and email communication essential.
• Ability to interact with technical and non-technical colleagues preferred.
• Strong command of English.
• Holder able to obtain UAE driving license.

Responsibilities

• Execute the approved IMS audit plan and conduct scheduled internal audits.
• Conduct special audits as directed by Senior Manager, Quality.
• Prepare audit checklists reflecting ISO standards and other requirements.
• Document findings and propose OFIs or corrective actions.
• Prepare meeting minutes for internal audits and share with auditees.
• Maintain status and follow up on corrective actions and OFIs.
• Perform site visits across AL TAIF locations in UAE.
• Maintain CARs and OFI logs.
• Assist with external audits as directed by QA leadership.
• Assist in training and awareness for employees for external audits readiness.
• Create trend analysis reports of internal audit processes.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of company information.
• Engage with Risk Management Program and contribute to risk assessment.
• Identify/report risks related to QHSE, legal, and contracts during IMS audits.
• Verify department Risk and Opportunity Logs ensure mitigations are implemented.
• Support internal audit team members in their roles.
• Perform additional duties as required by line/department managers.

Skills

Auditing

Quality standards knowledge

English proficiency

UAE driving license

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree in engineering (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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• Execute the approved integrated management system audit plan and conduct scheduled internal audits of AL TAIF in a timely manner;
• Conduct special audits as directed by the Senior Manager, Quality;
• Prepare audit checklist to include project contract, ISO standards, EIAC and other requirements that reflect targeted operations;
• Document internal audit findings and prepare recommended opportunities for improvement (OFI’s) and/or corrective action(s) when required to correct a non-conformance;
• Prepare the minutes of meeting for internal audits and distribute to the auditees when needed;
• Maintain the status of, and follow up/track corrective actions and opportunities for improvement to completion, and verify them in timely manner;
• Perform site visits in different AL TAIF locations throughout the UAE.
• Maintain and update Corrective Action request (CARs) and Opportunities for Improvement (OFI’s) logs;
• Assist with the preparation of eternal audits as directed by the Supervisor, QA Audit, Assistant Manager, QA and Senior Manager, Quality;
• Assist in training and provide awareness for all employees in preparation for external audits;
• Assist with creating trend analysis reports of internal audit processes as directed by the Supervisor, QA Audit, Assistant Manager, QA and Senior Manager, Quality;
• Maintain the confidentiality and security of all company information;
• Understand the management-approved Risk Framework and actively participate in the Risk Management Program.
• Identify and report potential risks related to QHSE, legal, and contractual aspects while performing IMS audits.
• Verify the auditee department’s Risk and Opportunity Log to ensure that mitigation plans are implemented.
• Support other members of the internal audit team in fulfilling their roles;
• Perform other duties as required by their line manager and/or department managers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma is required, bachelor’s degree in engineering would be preferred;
• Two or four years of experience working in a quality auditing role is required;
• Two or four years of experience as a multi-skilled specialist auditing in a technical field is preferred;
• Auditor certification in the most up to date any Management System (e.g. ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001) and ISO/IEC 17025 is required, Lead Auditor is preferred;
• Ability to understand audit reference materials and standards, including but not limited to ASQ Quality 101, ISO 19011, ISO 31073, ISO 17043, and certification and accreditation body guidelines
• A strong understanding of management systems and guideline standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 10015, ISO 31000, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO/IEC 17025), along with good knowledge of auditing procedures, is required;
• The ability to assess policies, procedures and processes for compliance with management systems and guideline standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 10015, ISO 31000, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO/IEC 17025) is required;
• Ability in producing trend analysis reports is preferred;
• Strong attention to detail, organised, problem solving and analytical skills is preferred;
• Experience with Microsoft Office software and email correspondence is required;
• An ability to interact with both technical and non-technical personnel is preferred;
• A strong grasp of the English language is required;
• Have, or be able to obtain a valid UAE driver’s license.