Internal Auditor

Key Responsibilities

· 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.

Preferred Candidate Profile, Qualifications and Experience

· 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.

Pay: AED2.00 - AED10.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have in Internal Auditing or Financial Auditing, particularly in reviewing financial records and accounting controls?
• What is your highest educational qualification, and do you hold any professional certifications such as ACCA, CPA, CA, or CIA?
• Do you have hands-on experience auditing the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and intercompany transactions?
• Do you have experience reviewing supplier payments, payroll, journal entries, and financial reports to identify discrepancies, unauthorized transactions, or potential irregularities?
• How many years of hands-on experience do you have reviewing financial records and accounting treatments in accordance with IFRS? Which of the following areas have you audited or reviewed in accordance with IFRS?

Revenue recognition (IFRS 15)

Leases (IFRS 16)

Property, plant and equipment (IAS 16)

Inventory valuation (IAS 2)

Provisions and contingencies (IAS 37)

Financial instruments and impairment (IFRS 9)

Preparation and presentation of financial statements (IAS 1)

Other IFRS-related areas

No hands-on experience

• Do you have experience assessing internal financial controls, preparing audit reports, and recommending corrective actions? Have you worked in the retail, fashion, trading, or FMCG industry?
• What is your current salary, expected salary, visa status, notice period, and earliest availability to join?
• Are you willing to be assigned in Jebel Ali?
• Please indicate the name of any current or previous employer whose office was located in JAFZA (Jebel Ali Free Zone), if applicable.

Work Location: In person