Senior Internal Auditor (Relocation to the UAE) (Immediate Start)

Note : This job requires relocation to the UAE.

Job Purpose

The Senior Auditor role is to review and evaluate the organization's internal controls, processes, policies and mechanisms to ensure that they are adequate, effective and in compliance with the company policies and procedures and applicable regulatory requirements. This role is expected to assist Internal Audit in achievement of department objectives through planned internal audit reviews and ad hoc assignments in accordance with the Internal Audit Charter.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute financial, operational, compliance audits, investigations, and other ad hoc assignments.
• Develop risk-based audit programs. Contribute to the identification of key risks and controls during each audit project and evaluate and report on the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls.
• Develop detailed audit work programs incorporating test schedules, sampling methodology etc. to ensure that the audit objectives are met.
• Conduct interviews with key stakeholders to obtain an understanding of processes and controls. Based on evidence gathered and testing performed conclude clearly on each step to ensure that audit objectives are met.
• Ensure that supporting work papers are clear and relevant and sufficient evidence is obtained to support audit conclusions. All work papers should be properly documented in line with the IA manual.
• Prepare clear, concise, and accurate audit reports. Discuss and validate any audit exceptions / weakness / concerns highlighted during reviews with client, identifying related risks and recommended corrective actions.
• Agree reports with management and obtain management responses and target action dates.
• Complete assigned audits within agreed time and budget. Ensure that the Audit Lead / Manager is informed of progress and all escalations are made on a timely basis.
• Where appropriate, familiarize yourself and assess compliance with the International Accounting Standards (IAS), Regulatory requirements, Company Policies & Procedures and DoA etc.
• Undertake proactive follow up of outstanding audit issues, undertake thorough validation and obtain requisite evidence before closure of issues.
• Assist in development of the audit plan and preparation of periodic reports to Management and Audit Committee.

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