Internal Auditor

• Conduct internal audits of financial records, accounting transactions, and financial reporting processes.
• Review general ledger entries, accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and intercompany transactions.
• Verify supplier payments, payroll transactions, petty cash, and other financial disbursements against supporting documents and approval procedures.
• Assess the effectiveness of internal financial controls and compliance with company policies and accounting procedures.
• Review monthly financial reports, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules to identify discrepancies and unusual transactions.
• Examine financial documents to identify errors, duplicate payments, unauthorized transactions, and potential financial irregularities.
• Review expense claims, journal entries, accruals, and provisions to ensure proper documentation, authorization, and accounting treatment.
• Verify compliance with applicable accounting standards and relevant UAE regulatory and tax requirements within the audit scope.
• Prepare audit reports detailing findings, financial risks, control weaknesses, and recommendations for corrective action.
• Follow up with the Finance and Accounts team to ensure timely implementation of agreed corrective measures.
• Maintain proper audit working papers, supporting evidence, and documentation.
• Recommend improvements to strengthen financial controls, improve reporting accuracy, and minimize financial risks.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional accounting or auditing qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CA, or CIA is a must.
• Minimum 5–10 years of relevant experience in internal auditing, financial auditing, or accounting controls.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, reconciliations, and internal control procedures.
• Hands-on experience auditing financial transactions, supplier payments, and general ledger accounts.
• Experience in the retail, fashion, trading, or FMCG industry is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting or ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, documentation, and report-writing skills.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
• Able to independently conduct financial audit assignments and investigate accounting discrepancies.
• Strong understanding of financial risks, control weaknesses, and audit procedures.
• Capable of communicating audit findings professionally and recommending practical solutions.
• Able to work collaboratively with Finance and Accounts teams while maintaining audit independence.