Internal Auditor

Nejoum Al Jazeera is looking for an experienced Internal Auditor who is fluent in Arabic and English to conduct independent reviews of the Group's financial, operational and business processes.

The role will be responsible for assessing internal controls, identifying financial and operational risks, reviewing compliance with policies and procedures, and providing practical recommendations to strengthen governance, efficiency and control across the Group.

The successful candidate will work closely with senior management and relevant departments while maintaining a high level of independence, confidentiality and professional integrity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute risk-based internal audit plans across Group companies and business functions.
• Conduct financial, operational, compliance and process audits.
• Review accounting records, transactions, supporting documents and financial controls.
• Assess the effectiveness of internal controls and identify control weaknesses.
• Review cash, receivables, payables, inventory, expenses, purchases and other key financial processes.
• Evaluate compliance with approved policies, procedures and delegated authorities.
• Identify financial, operational and compliance risks and recommend corrective actions.
• Investigate unusual transactions, discrepancies and control exceptions when required.
• Conduct follow-up reviews to ensure agreed corrective actions are implemented.
• Prepare clear and well-supported internal audit reports for senior management.
• Present audit findings, risks and recommendations to management.
• Maintain proper audit working papers and supporting documentation.
• Support management in strengthening internal controls, governance and risk management practices.
• Review business processes and recommend improvements to increase efficiency and reduce financial or operational risk.
• Coordinate with external auditors where required.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of financial, commercial and employee information.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing or a related field.
• 5+ years of relevant internal audit experience, preferably within a Group or diversified business environment.
• Strong experience in financial and operational auditing.
• Good understanding of internal controls, risk assessment and audit methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial processes.
• Experience reviewing ERP systems, financial transactions and business processes.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills.
• Excellent report writing and documentation skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and good knowledge of accounting/ERP systems.
• Fluent Arabic and English are mandatory.
• UAE experience is preferred.
• Professional qualification such as CIA, ACCA, CA, CPA or equivalent is an advantage.

Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate will be an independent, detail-oriented and commercially aware auditor who can identify control gaps, understand the underlying business risk and communicate findings clearly to management.

The candidate should be comfortable working across different departments and Group businesses and should focus not only on identifying issues, but also on providing practical recommendations that improve controls, accountability and business performance.

Language:

• Arabic (Required)

Work Location: In person