Internal Auditor

FOR UAEN ONLY

Job Responsibilities:

1. Participate in the planning, execution and reporting of audit assignments in accordance with internal audit standards and best practices, under the direction of the Senior Auditor.
2. Conduct interviews and walkthroughs with process owners to gain an understanding of business processes and identify key areas of risk.
3. Assist in the preparation of the detailed risk register(s), including the nature, impact and likelihood of risks in the Department / Section / Function under review and the controls identified that mitigate those risks.
4. Assist in the development, preparation and implementation of the internal audit work program, testing strategy, and internal audit policies and procedures to address the risks identified.
5. Perform audit tests and procedures on the internal controls identified during the planning phase, to the extent documented in the risk assessment, to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and risk management processes.
6. Use computer-assisted audit techniques (CAATs) to perform analytical tests as instructed.
7. Research and identify reliable, relevant and useful information to support test results.
8. Document audit findings and recommendations and communicate them to the Senior Auditor for review and further action.
9. Document the required details of the business activities of the Department / Section / Function under review, including the issues raised, management responses and follow-up assignments, to ensure the effective implementation of agreed corrective actions as outlined in the report.
10. Sign off all working papers.
11. Attend opening and closing meetings, participate in the discussion of the issues raised and propose recommendations.
12. Assist in the preparation of the Internal Audit Control exception sheet.
13. Assist in monitoring the implementation of audit recommendations and provide regular updates to the Senior Auditor.
14. Provide regular feedback to the Senior Auditor on the status of assigned audit tasks.
15. Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations and corporate policies.
16. Work collaboratively with other departments to identify and address issues and concerns.
17. Provide support and assistance to less experienced team members as needed.

Qualifications and Education:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent (e.g., Internal Auditing, Financial Accounting, Financial Management, Business Management)

Work Experience:

2–4 years of relevant audit experience (including internal audit)

Skills and Knowledge:

• Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills
• Intermediate investigative skills
• Good attention to detail with the ability to multi-task
• Time management and organizational skills
• Able to deal with work-related deadlines, accountabilities and responsibilities
• Able to work under frequent job pressure generated by short and inflexible deadlines
• Able to work under minimal supervision and under time constraints, as well as part of a team
• Interpersonal and communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences
• Intermediate computer skills in MS Office applications
• Strong report writing skills with ability to delivery results or work output in a logical organized manner