Senior Internal Auditor - Fraud & Investigation

Albatha Group; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-national corporation is seeking an Internal Auditor specializing in investigations and fraud audits. The role involves identifying fraud risks, conducting detailed investigations, and collaborating with various teams to enhance internal controls. Candidates should have a minimum bachelor's degree in relevant fields and 8-10 years of experience in Internal Audit, preferably with a Big-4 firm. CFE certification is a strong advantage. This position emphasizes analytical thinking and communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in relevant fields.
• CFE certification is highly preferred.
• 8-10 years in Internal Audit with a focus on investigations.

Responsibilities

• Identify fraud risks and implement prevention strategies.
• Conduct detailed fraud investigations and prepare reports.
• Develop investigation questionnaires for structured inquiries.
• Perform data analysis to identify irregularities and trends.
• Collaborate with teams on remedial actions and compliance.

Skills

Fraud risk assessment

Data analysis

Communication

Report writing

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, IT, or related fields

CFE – Certified Fraud Examiner

CIA, CPA, ACCA, CISA, or forensic certifications

Tools

ACL

IDEA

SQL

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Job Overview

An Internal Auditor with specialization in investigations and fraud audit, responsible for identifying fraud risk indicators, conducting structured investigations, performing root‑cause, deep dive analysis, drafting investigation reports and reporting to Manager. The individual is also expected to support the wider business audit team in the scoping, execution and delivery of the audit and advisory engagements.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Identify fraud risks and implement effective prevention and detection strategies.
• Conduct detailed fraud investigations, including interviews, evidence collection, documentation, and preparation of comprehensive reports.
• Develop fraud investigation questionnaires to assist in structured and consistent inquiry processes.
• Perform data analysis using fraud detection and analytical tools to identify irregularities and risk patterns.
• Review IT access management and internal controls to mitigate fraud exposure.
• Collaborate with finance, legal, compliance, and operational teams to ensure adequate remedial actions.
• Promote awareness and training programs on fraud prevention, detection, and reporting responsibilities.
• Recommend enhancements to internal controls and monitor emerging fraud trends.

Education Qualification and Experience

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, IT, forensics, or related fields.
• CFE – Certified Fraud Examiner (highly preferred).
• CIA, CPA, ACCA, CISA, or forensic certifications (advantageous).
• 8‑10 years of Internal Audit (with specialization in investigations and forensic audits) with a Big‑4 and Middle East MNCs.
• Knowledge of relevant laws (Anti‑bribery, AML, Corruption, legal and regulatory requirements).
• Proficiency in data analytics tools (ACL, IDEA, SQL, Power BI, Excel).
• Strong understanding of internal controls, risk management, communication, and report writing.
• High integrity and confidentiality & analytical thinking, and skepticism.