Senior Internal Auditor

Juma Al Majid Holding Group L.L.C.; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent business group in UAE is seeking a Senior Auditor to plan and supervise audit activities, ensuring compliance with internal standards and international auditing practices. The candidate should have at least 6 years of internal auditing experience and possess recognised accounting qualifications. Key responsibilities include conducting risk assessments, developing audit plans, and leading audit teams to improve organizational controls. The position offers comprehensive benefits including paid leave and medical insurance.

Benefits

Paid Annual Leave

Family Benefits

Medical Insurance

Travel Ticket

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years post-qualification experience in internal auditing.
• Fully aware of IPPF standards and proficient in internal control concepts.
• Experienced in using data analytics in audit work.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute audit activities according to established standards.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop audit plans.
• Identify weaknesses in controls and recommend improvements.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Exceptional critical thinking skills

Strong collaborator

Results oriented

Confidentiality

IT skills

Languages

Education

Graduate or Post Graduate in Accounting or Business Administration

Internationally recognised accounting/auditing qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Power BI

ACL/ClickView

Job description

The role of the Senior Auditor is to plan, execute, supervise and oversee the various audit activities being carried out by the department. The Senior Auditor Internal Audit performs detailed reviews of the working papers and drafts the internal audit report. The Senior Auditor Internal Audit ensures that duties are being carried out efficiently and professionally and in accordance with the Internal Audit Manual and the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.

The Senior Internal Audit will:

• Carry out the risk assessment of all functional units of the group for the purpose of preparing a risk‑based audit plan of the group
• As auditor in charge, prepare audit plan of a unit as per the internal risk‑based criteria and focus on key control risks
• Identify weaknesses in the effectiveness of controls and key processes of the unit and provide appropriate recommendations for improvement to minimise risk and safeguard the assets of the group
• Ensure working papers are prepared and adequate, clear and relevant evidence obtained to sufficiently support the audit conclusion; all working papers should have been properly referenced. Gather data for internal audit through a variety of methods including interviews, financial research, downloads, analysis, etc.
• Assess where applicable compliance with the International accounting standards (IAS), regulatory requirements, company policies & procedures and Delegation of Authorities, etc.
• Develop action plans and present for discussion and acceptance in exit meetings at the end of the audit for common understanding on issues and agree to appropriate steps to be taken by the unit to ensure that these do not re‑occur
• As auditor in charge, manage audit team to execute audits with focus on the processes under review and effectively communicate with the unit management to improve deficiencies and identify opportunities for improvements
• Support Internal Audit management in implementing internal audit quality assurance by performing supervised internal reviews (process workflows, audit files / work‑paper, etc.) on a periodic basis to maintain conformance to IIA professional practices framework (IPPF)
• Ensure compliance with Internal Audit standard and policies (work ethics, time sheets, etc.) and company’s policies and procedures
• Perform ad hoc duties as and when requested by the Audit Manager

Qualifications:

• Graduate or Post Graduate in Accounting or Business Administration from a recognised institution
• Internationally recognised accounting/auditing qualifications like CA, CIA, CFE, CPA, ACCA, CISA, CMA, etc.

Experience:

• Minimum of 6 years post‑qualification experience of internal auditing which includes:
• Fully aware of all the IPPF standards and extremely proficient/knowledgeable in applying internal control concepts including COSO on a variety of audit projects
• Well versed in Risk Management best practices
• Can identify technical accounting issues in Financial Reporting under IFRS
• Successfully juggle multiple projects at the same time, deliver quality results by deadlines, and are comfortable working with all styles of team members
• Experienced in using data analytics in your audit work and understand the challenges and benefits these tools can provide (e.g., ACL/ClickView)

Desirable:

• Working knowledge and proficiency in developing Power BI
• Big 4 experience

Skills:

• Strong communication skills – communicates clearly, writes exceptionally well, and speaks eloquently
• Problem solving – enjoys problem solving, assessing root cause, taking on difficult challenges, and creating innovative solutions
• Detail oriented – pays strong attention to details
• Exceptional critical thinking skills – identifies gaps in logic and underlying causes of issues, thinks on his feet, and learns new things quickly
• Strong collaborator – works independently with limited direction and guidance, enjoys collaborating across dynamic and multicultural teams, and is personable, helpful, and incredibly organised
• Results oriented – proactive in handling competing priorities, meeting deadlines and commitments, always demonstrates a can‑do positive attitude
• Confidentiality – considers and protects the confidentiality of company data at all times
• IT skills – highly proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI
• Languages – fluent in English; additional languages are a bonus, particularly Arabic

Benefits:

• Paid Annual Leave
• Family Benefits
• Medical Insurance
• Travel Ticket