Senior Internal Auditor | Controls, Risk & Compliance

Parker Connect; Ajman; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Connect is assisting in recruiting an Internal Auditor for our client in the United Arab Emirates. The role involves planning, executing, and reporting on audits across group subsidiaries in line with the annual audit plan.

You will assess internal controls, risk management, and governance, perform financial, operational, compliance, and IT audits, identify weaknesses, report findings with root cause analysis, and support ERM activities and regulatory liaison.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and report on internal audits across group subsidiaries in line with the approved annual audit plan.
• Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance frameworks.
• Perform financial, operational, compliance, and IT audits as required.
• Identify control weaknesses, inefficiencies, and potential fraud risks, and recommend practical corrective actions.
• Evaluate compliance with applicable laws, regulations, internal policies, and procedures.
• Support enterprise risk management (ERM) activities by identifying and assessing key business risks.
• Monitor implementation of audit recommendations and follow up on corrective actions.
• Prepare clear, concise audit reports with findings, root cause analysis, and recommendations.
• Present audit results to senior management and the Audit Committee.
• Liaise with external auditors and regulators as needed.
• Provide advisory support on process improvements, system implementations, and change initiatives.
• Promote a strong internal control and ethical culture across the Group.
• Support investigations into suspected fraud, misconduct, or control breaches.

Job description

Parker Connect is assisting in recruiting an Internal Auditor for our client in the United Arab Emirates. The role involves planning, executing, and reporting on audits across group subsidiaries in line with the annual audit plan.

You will assess internal controls, risk management, and governance, perform financial, operational, compliance, and IT audits, identify weaknesses, report findings with root cause analysis, and support ERM activities and regulatory liaison.