Specialist, Internal Audit

The National Insurance Company – Daman; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Insurance Company – Daman is seeking an Internal Audit professional in Abu Dhabi to lead and support audit activities aligned with the risk-based plan. You will execute tests, assess controls, and report findings to management with clear recommendations.

Responsibilities include developing risk registers, coordinating with process owners, and ensuring documentation quality and regulatory compliance. Experience in internal auditing and CIA credentials are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• CIA or equivalent is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate internal audit assignments per the audit plan.
• Develop risk assessments and risk registers.
• Execute testing strategies for controls.
• Identify, document, and report audit findings with supporting information.
• Ensure audit documentation quality and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with process owners to validate findings and propose corrective actions.
• Utilize computer-assisted tools for audit methodologies and automation.
• Prepare internal audit reports and control exception sheets for management.
• Monitor corrective actions and follow up on recommendations.

Skills

Audit planning

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Master’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) or equivalent (nice to have)

Tools

CAAT tools

Job description

• Facilitate internal audit assignments as per the audit plan, ensuring compliance and effectiveness.
• Develop risk assessments and prepare risk registers to identify and address organizational risks.
• Execute testing strategies to assess the effectiveness and compliance of internal controls.
• Identify, document, and report audit findings with sufficient and relevant supporting information.
• Ensure audit documentation quality, maintaining completeness, accuracy, and compliance with standards.
• Coordinate with process owners to validate audit findings and propose corrective recommendations.
• Utilize computer-assisted tools for efficient audit methodologies and process automation.
• Organize and participate in audit planning, execution, and reporting meetings with stakeholders.
• Monitor corrective action implementation and follow up on outstanding audit recommendations.
• Prepare internal audit reports and control exception sheets for management review and decision-making.

Quality & Excellence Management:

• Ensure adherence to internal audit standards, regulatory guidelines, and compliance requirements.
• Implement best practices and innovative approaches to enhance audit methodologies and processes.
• Adapt auditing techniques for improved risk-based auditing and effective control evaluation.

Preferred Educational Qualifications and Professional Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or equivalent is a plus.

Experience

Minimum of 2-4 years of relevant experience in internal audit.