Senior Internal Auditor: Risk & Controls Champion

unitedalsaqergroup; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

United Al Saqer Group seeks a Senior Internal Auditor to assess internal controls, risk management, and governance processes across audits, reviews, and evaluations. You will ensure regulatory and policy compliance and propose improvements for efficiency.

Responsibilities include risk assessment participation, engagement planning and execution across multiple functions, preparing audit reports, following up on corrective actions, and supporting Audit Committee updates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (mandatory).
• 4–6 years of internal audit experience; external audit 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

• Actively participate in risk assessment and develop annual/Strategic Risk-Based Audit Plan.
• Assist line manager in achieving department objectives/KPIs.
• Perform assurance and advisory assignments relating to Finance, HR, Procurement, IT, etc.
• Execute audits per scope, programs, timelines, and standards.
• Evaluate design, implementation and operating effectiveness of controls.
• Ensure sufficient audit evidence is obtained and documented.
• Prepare audit reports with findings, implications, risk ratings and recommendations.
• Monitor implementation of corrective actions regularly.
• Provide advisory services on process improvements and risk management.
• Stay updated on regulatory changes and industry best practices.
• Support IA leadership in updates to Audit Committee/Board.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by line manager/IA leadership.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Audit Management

ERP

Data Analytics

Multitasking

Time Management

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Focus

Accountability

Ownership

Agility

Adaptability

Collaboration

Result Orientation

Integrity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Tools

Audit Management System

ERP

Data Analytics Tools

Job description

United Al Saqer Group seeks a Senior Internal Auditor to assess internal controls, risk management, and governance processes across audits, reviews, and evaluations. You will ensure regulatory and policy compliance and propose improvements for efficiency.

Responsibilities include risk assessment participation, engagement planning and execution across multiple functions, preparing audit reports, following up on corrective actions, and supporting Audit Committee updates.