Senior Internal Auditor

United Al Saqer Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

United Al Saqer Group in Abu Dhabi seeks a Senior Internal Auditor responsible for assessing internal controls, risk management, and governance processes through audits, reviews, and evaluations, ensuring compliance and recommending improvements.

The role covers engagement planning, execution, reporting, and follow-up, with collaboration across Finance, IT, HR, and Procurement, and adherence to IIA standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (mandatory).
• 4–6 years of internal audit experience, external audit experience a plus.
• Professional certifications such as CIA, CFE, CISA, CA, CPA, or ACCA preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GIAs, IFRS/IAS, risk assessment and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Participate in risk assessment and develop annual/strategic risk-based audit plan.
• Perform assurance, advisory and audit assignments across departments (Finance, HR, Procurement, IT).
• Execute audit programs and prepare working papers per IIA standards and ethics.
• Evaluate design and operating effectiveness of controls and prepare Risk & Control Matrix (RCM).
• Prepare clear audit reports with findings, implications, risk ratings and recommendations.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Audit Management

ERP Knowledge

Data Analytics

Organization & Time Management

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Tools

Audit Management Systems (Teammate, PentanaMK, RSA Archer)

ERP systems

Data analytics tools

Job description

SeniorInternalAuditorisresponsibleforassessingtheeffectivenessofinternalcontrols,riskmanagement,andgovernanceprocessesthroughaudits,reviews,andevaluations,ensuringcompliancewithregulatoryrequirementsandinternalpolicies,andrecommendingimprovementsforoperationalefficiency.

RiskBasedStrategic/AnnualAuditPlanning:

• Activelyparticipateinriskassessmentprocessanddevelopingtheannual/StrategicRisk-BasedAuditPlan.
• Assistthelinemanagerinachievingthedepartmentobjectives/KPIsinanefficientandeffectivemanner.

EngagementPlanningandExecution:

• Performassuranceandadvisory/consultingassignmentsrelatingtovariousentities/departments/processi.e.,Finance,HR,Procurement,IT,etc.
• Activelyparticipateintheaudit/assignmentplanningprocess(i.e.,scope,auditprograms/procedures,timelines,kick-off,etc.)
• Executetheoperational,financial,andcomplianceauditsinaprofessional&timelymannerinaccordancewiththedepartmentstandards,auditprogram,IIAStandards,codeofethics,etc.
• Evaluatethedesign,implementation,andoperatingeffectivenessofinternalcontrolstopreparetheRisk&ControlMatrix(RCM).
• Ensurethatsufficient&appropriateauditevidenceareobtained,reviewed,anddocumentedinworkingpapersininorganizedmannerstosupporttheauditconclusion/opinion.
• Ensurethatreviewcommentsofthelinemanager/IAleadershipareappropriatelyaddressed.

EngagementReporting:

• Recommendpracticalandeffectivesolutionstomitigaterisksandimprovecontrols.
• Prepareclear,concise,andwell documentedauditreportswithrelevantdetails(i.e.findings,implications/potentialimpact,riskrating,andrecommendations,etc.)asperIAManual/Standards.
• Ensurethatreviewcommentsofthelinemanager/IAleadershipareappropriatelyaddressed.
• Discussfindingswiththemanagement/processowners,obtainthemanagementresponse/actionplan.
• Preparethefinalreportandsubmitforlinemanager'sreview.

IssueTracking/RecommendationFollow-up:

• Monitorimplementationofcorrectiveactionsonaregularbasis.
• VerifytheimplementationofIArecommendationandmanagementactionplan,asperIADepartmentplan/guidelines.

Others:

• Providesupportandadvisoryservicestobusinessunitsonprocessimprovements,internalcontrols,andriskmanagement.
• Stayupdatedonchangesinregulatoryrequirementsandindustrybestpractices.
• SupporttheIALeadershipinthepreparingtheperiodicupdatestotheAuditCommittee,Board,etc.
• Performothertasksasmaybeassignedbythelinemanager/IAleadership.

QUALIFICATIONS&CERTIFICATIONS&EXPERIENCE(MANDATORY&PREFFERED):

• Bachelor'sdegreeinAccounting,Finance,orBusinessAdministration-Mandatory
• Minimum4-6yearsofinternalauditexperience,preferablyinarelevantindustry.Externalauditexperiencewouldbeaplus.
• Holds/workingtowardsProfessionalcertificationsuchasCIA,CFE,CISA,CA,CPA,orACCA,etc.-Preferred
• StrongknowledgeofGlobalInternalAuditingStandards(GIAS),IFRS/IASs,riskassessment,andregulatoryframeworks,etc.

SKILLS&COMPETENCIES(Technical,BehavioralandSoft):

TechnicalSkills:

• ProficientinMicrosoftOfficeSuite(Excel,Word,PowerPoint,Outlook)
• ProficientinAuditManagementSystem(e.g.Teammate,PentanaMK,RSAArcher,etc.)
• KnowledgeofERP,DataAnalyticaltools,etc.
• Organization,Multitasking&TimeManagement
• ExcellentCommunication&InterpersonalSkills

BehaviouralCompetencies:

• CustomerFocus-Understandscustomerchallengesandtakesinitiativetoresolvethemeffectively.LeavespositiveimageoftheIAdepartmentasabusinesspartner.
• Accountabilityand Ownership-Quicklearner,proactive,self-starter,andvibranttocomplete/managesprojectswithindeadlineswithminimalsupervisionandensuresqualityresults.
• AgilityandAdaptability-Manageschangesmoothlyandsupportsothersduringtransitions.
• Collaboration&Influence-Buildsnetworksacrossfunctionsandresolvesconflictsconstructively.
• ResultOrientation-Setscleargoalsandworksproactivelytoachievehighperformance.
• Integrity-DisplayhigheststandardofintegrityinlinewiththeIIAcodeofconduct/ethics.

Industrypreference:FacilityManagement

PropertyManagement(Leasing/Rental)

Location:AbuDhabi