senior auditor

Senna; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Senna in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Internal Auditor to assess management controls across financial, administrative, and operational activities within the Audit & Assurance Division. The role involves audit planning, fieldwork, testing, and follow-up on corrective actions to strengthen governance and efficiency.

The candidate will perform risk assessments, develop an annual audit plan, and oversee fieldwork while ensuring high-quality documentation and compliant reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce or Accounting is required.
• Minimum eight years of professional auditing experience, preferably in oil & gas or international firms.
• Experience with ERP environments and SAP is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform risk assessments for assigned units on a quarterly and annual basis.
• Develop the annual risk-based internal audit plan.
• Prepare audit programmes and design testing for scope areas.
• Execute the annual audit plan and ensure adequate evaluation of controls.
• Prepare and update risk assessments and risk registers.

Skills

Auditing

Internal controls

IFRS

ERP SAP

Communication

MS Office

Audit testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Commerce or Accounting

Tools

Audit management system

SAP

Job description

Job Description

The Role

The global asset manager is hiring an internal auditor to carry out audit and evaluation of management controls across financial, administrative, and operational activities. The position sits within the Audit & Assurance Division and reports to the Department Manager. Responsibilities span audit planning, execution, working paper preparation, and follow-up on corrective action plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform quarterly and annual risk assessment exercises for assigned organisational units.
• Develop the annual risk-based internal audit plan from risk assessment results.
• Discuss audit objectives and approach with the Department Manager and participate in scoping assigned reviews.
• Prepare audit programmes, identify risks, and design audit testing for agreed scope areas.
• Conduct preliminary reviews of audit assignments to establish scope and develop audit plans, including testing plans.
• Execute the approved annual audit plan and ensure all audited areas receive adequate evaluation of internal controls.
• Collect and analyse audit evidence to assess procedural risks and evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of process controls.
• Prepare and update the Risk Assessment Process and Risk Register for auditable entities.
• Determine auditing procedures to be applied, including IT audit techniques and sampling methods.
• Analyse financial and operational systems, policies, and procedures and provide recommendations to improve controls.
• Discuss control gaps and audit findings with relevant staff.
• Prepare and record working papers within the Audit Management System (AMS) to support observations, results, and conclusions.
• Supervise and support auditors to ensure timely progress of audit programmes.
• Monitor assignment schedules and review weekly progress of audit programmes carried out by audit staff.Prepare final audit reports, audit findings, and recommendations for corrective action plans.

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce or Accounting.
• Minimum eight years of professional experience in auditing, preferably in the oil and gas industry or at an international audit firm.
• Hands-on experience with an audit management system.
• Experience working in an ERP environment; SAP preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English; Arabic is an advantage.
• In-depth knowledge of IFRS, budgeting, and management accounting principles.
• Strong report writing skills with the ability to communicate complex issues clearly.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Thorough understanding of internal audit, corporate governance, and risk management.