Specialist Internal Auditor (UAE National)

Advanced Technology Research Council; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Technology Research Council is seeking a Specialist Internal Auditor to join our risk and controls team in Abu Dhabi. This role offers exposure to a broad range of audit engagements and collaboration with stakeholders across functions.

You will develop audit plans, perform fieldwork, test controls, report findings, and help implement management action plans while adhering to IIA standards. A 3–6 year track record in internal audit and a relevant degree is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3–6 years of experience in internal audit.
• Big Four experience is an advantage but not required.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of the audit strategy and annual planning.
• Coordinate with stakeholders at the operational level.
• Prepare audit programs and define testing approaches.
• Execute fieldwork and perform control testing.
• Identify findings and follow up on management action plans.
• Ensure compliance with audit methodology and IIA standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Job description

We are looking for a motivated individual to join our team as an Specialist Internal Auditor.This is an exciting opportunity for an Internal Audit professional seeking to expand their knowledge and contribute to a broad range of audit and risk management engagements.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development of the audit strategy and contribute to the annual audit planning process.
• Contribute to updates of the risk-based audit plan.
• Coordinate with stakeholders at the operational level.
• Participate in engagement planning, including defining audit scope and conducting risk assessments.
• Prepare audit programs and define the testing approach.
• Execute audit fieldwork in accordance with the approved audit program.
• Perform control testing and document the results.
• Identify audit findings and analyze their root causes.
• Ensure the quality of audit documentation.
• Follow up on the implementation of management action plans.
• Support audit reporting and engagement close-out activities.
• Support in supervising junior team members.
• Participate in ensuring compliance with the audit methodology, IIA standards, and quality assurance requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives for audit processes.
• Utilize data analysis and audit support tools.
• Participate in internal communication and knowledge-sharing activities among team members.
• Perform administrative tasks and participate in internal meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 3 – 6 years of experience
• Previous audit or Big Four experience is an advantage but not required
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills
• Interest in developing a career in Internal Audit