Operational Auditor - Financial Controls

AlFuttaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 156,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

Al-Futtaim in Dubai seeks an Operational Auditor - Financial Controls to provide independent assurance over controls across diverse businesses. You will test financial and operational processes, document evidence, and report findings to management.

The role requires 3+ years of internal audit experience, strong control knowledge, and proficiency in data analytics and ERP environments such as SAP and Oracle. Collaborative and independent work are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of internal audit experience.
• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks and auditing standards.
• Experience conducting operational and financial audits.

Responsibilities

• Support the Audit Manager in developing the annual internal audit plan based on risk assessments.
• Evaluate risk and determine engagement priorities and coverage.
• Develop audit programs with risks, controls, testing, and evidence.
• Record and maintain audit work papers and testing results in the Audit Management System.
• Execute audit assignments across business processes and test controls for design and operation.
• Escalate significant findings and prepare management reports and executive summaries.

Skills

Internal audit

Operational audit

Financial controls

Data analytics

Audit reporting

Excel

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Chartered Accountant

CPA/ACCA/ACA/CIA/CFA

MBA Finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle ERP

ACL

Job description

Operational Auditor - Financial Controls Job Snapshot
Role: Operational Auditor - Financial Controls
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Accounting
Function: Accounting/Auditing
Experience: Minimum 3 years
Job Type: Full-time

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Accounting
Function: Accounting/Auditing
Salary: 14000-20000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

The Operational Auditor provides independent assurance over the controls and processes supporting Al-Futtaim 's diverse businesses. The position examines whether financial and operational activities are properly controlled, authorized, documented, and aligned with Group requirements. Through risk-based audits, analytical testing, investigations, and advisory assignments, the auditor helps management identify weaknesses before they result in financial loss, compliance failures, unreliable information, or operational disruption.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Audit Manager in developing the annual internal audit plan through structured assessment of business and control risks.
• Evaluate the relative risk of potential audit areas to help determine engagement priorities and coverage.
• Develop detailed audit programs identifying key risks, expected controls, testing procedures, and required evidence.
• Record audit programs and engagement documentation accurately within the Audit Management System.
• Execute operational and financial audit assignments across assigned business processes.
• Test internal controls to determine whether they are appropriately designed and operating effectively.
• Assess the quality and efficiency of business processes and identify opportunities for stronger control or improved execution.
• Review approval workflows and transactions for compliance with Group policies and established Delegation of Authority requirements.
• Examine controls designed to safeguard cash, inventory, property, systems, and other Group assets.
• Validate the integrity and reliability of information used for financial and operational decision-making.
• Maintain comprehensive audit working papers that provide clear evidence supporting conclusions and findings.
• Record audit testing, observations, supporting evidence, and conclusions within the Audit Management System.
• Discuss preliminary observations with relevant business personnel and obtain factual clarification before final reporting.
• Escalate significant findings and material control concerns promptly to the Audit Manager.
• Prepare clear audit observations explaining the issue, underlying risk, root cause, impact, and recommended corrective action.
• Develop professional audit reports suitable for management and executive review.
• Assist with engagement-level executive summaries and detailed audit reports.
• Contribute to monthly audit summaries prepared for senior leadership review.
• Use computer-assisted audit techniques and data analytics to extend testing across larger transaction populations.
• Apply ACL and spreadsheet-based analysis to identify anomalies, exceptions, trends, and control weaknesses.
• Maintain audit work in accordance with applicable International Standards of Internal Audit and Group policies.
• Perform consulting and advisory assignments requested by management while maintaining appropriate professional independence.
• Conduct investigations into suspected fraud or irregular activity when assigned.
• Quantify potential losses and identify process or control failures associated with investigated incidents.
• Establish relevant facts, responsible parties, and contributing control weaknesses during investigations.
• Recommend preventive and corrective measures designed to reduce recurrence of fraud or control failures.
• Follow up on significant observations and management actions where required.

Ideal Profile

The role requires an auditor who can combine professional skepticism with strong commercial awareness and communicate difficult findings constructively. The successful candidate should be comfortable examining complex processes, working with large data sets, interviewing stakeholders, and converting detailed audit evidence into concise management recommendations.

• Chartered Accountant, CPA, ACA, ACCA, CIA, CFA, MBA Finance, or a comparable professional qualification.
• Minimum 3 years of internal audit experience.
• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks and accepted auditing standards.
• Experience conducting operational and financial audits.
• Ability to develop risk-based audit programs and testing procedures.
• Sound understanding of approval controls and Delegation of Authority frameworks.
• Experience documenting audit work and maintaining defensible working papers.
• Strong audit report writing capability.
• Practical knowledge of fraud investigation techniques is advantageous.
• Advanced spreadsheet and data analytics capability.
• Experience using computer-assisted audit techniques.
• Working knowledge of ACL or comparable audit analytics software.
• Familiarity with SAP and Oracle ERP environments.
• Experience using Audit Management Systems.
• Strong analytical judgement and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to discuss findings professionally with operational and senior stakeholders.
• Comfortable working independently while coordinating closely with the Audit Manager and business teams.

Skills Set

• Internal audit
• Operational audit
• Financial audit
• Risk-based auditing
• Internal controls
• Audit planning
• Audit programs
• Audit Management System
• Audit working papers
• Control testing
• Process review
• Delegation of Authority
• Compliance testing
• Asset safeguarding
• Financial controls
• Operational controls
• Data analytics
• ACL
• SAP
• Oracle
• ERP systems
• Spreadsheet analysis
• Computer-assisted audit techniques
• Exception analysis
• Audit reporting
• Executive reporting
• Fraud investigation
• Root cause analysis
• Risk assessment
• Control remediation
• Audit evidence
• Management advisory

Why Join Us

Internal audit within a diversified regional organization provides exposure to a wider range of financial, operational, technology-enabled, and governance risks than a narrowly focused business environment. This role offers the opportunity to work across complex processes, apply data-driven audit techniques, participate in investigations, and communicate findings to senior stakeholders. The experience can build a strong foundation for progression into audit management, enterprise risk, financial control, governance, or compliance leadership.

About the Company

Al-Futtaim Group is a diversified privately held regional business headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Established in the 1930s, the group employs more than 35000 people across over 20 countries and operates through automotive, financial services, real estate, retail, and healthcare divisions. Its scale and multi-business structure provide a broad environment for internal audit professionals to assess governance, financial controls, operational processes, risk management, and business performance.