Senior Internal Auditor

Parker Connect; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Dubai is looking for an Internal Audit Associate to support the Director of Internal Audit. This role involves conducting walkthroughs of business processes, developing audit programs, and ensuring compliance with SOX regulations. Ideal candidates should have experience in internal audit practices and strong analytical skills. The position offers opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic organization.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of accounting and financial reporting processes.
• Experience with SOX compliance and internal audit practices.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Support and coordinate with the Director, Internal Audit.
• Conduct walkthroughs of key business processes.
• Assist in the development of control narratives and internal audit programs.

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Support and coordinate with the Director, Internal Audit to help ensure proper execution of internal audit responsibilities.
• Responsible for or will assist in audit planning activities, including risk assessments, audit scoping, and documentation of control environment.
• Conduct walkthroughs of key business processes to assist in the documentation of key roles and responsibilities and related control activities.
• Responsible for or will assist in the development or enhancement of control narratives/flowcharts, internal audit programs and internal audit workpapers.
• Responsible for the testing of key SOX controls within the accounting, financial reporting, finance, human resources, and operations departments.
• Assist in documentation and testing of IT general controls and application controls for SOX compliance.
• Participate in the identification and documentation of control exceptions. Follow up with process owners to track the status of remediation efforts and assist in process improvement efforts.
• Assist in the preparation of audit report drafts, which includes the development of actionable recommendations to address risks identified.
• Assist the Director, Internal Audit with quarterly and other reporting requirements to the audit committee.
• Assist the Director, Internal Audit with business acquisitions, technical accounting, and other internal audit projects.