Internal Auditor

Overview

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Audit Planning & Execution

• Prepare and execute risk-based audit plans covering financial, operational, and compliance
• areas.
• Conduct walkthroughs, interviews, and testing to evaluate the design and effectiveness of
• internal controls.
• Document audit procedures, findings, and conclusions in clear and accurate working papers.
• Identify control gaps, process inefficiencies, and areas of non-compliance.
• Follow up on previously identified audit findings to verify timely remediation by management.

Risk Assessment & Control Evaluation

• Conduct risk assessments to identify and prioritise areas requiring audit coverage.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of risk management frameworks and control environments across
• business units.
• Assess compliance with internal policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Identify emerging risks and communicate findings to management in a timely manner.

Compliance & Regulatory

• Ensure audit activities are conducted in line with the International Standards for the Professional
• Practice of Internal Auditing (IPPF).
• Monitor adherence to applicable UAE laws and regulations, including Insurance Authority and
• Central Bank requirements.
• Support the preparation of compliance reports and regulatory submissions as required.
• Liaise with the compliance and legal teams to ensure regulatory changes are reflected in audit
• coverage.

Audit Reporting

• Prepare clear and concise audit reports summarising findings, root causes, risk ratings, and
• recommended management actions.
• Present audit results and recommendations to relevant stakeholders and management.
• Track and report on the status of management action plans and outstanding audit issues.
• Contribute to quarterly and annual internal audit status reports for senior management.

Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with business unit managers and process
• owners.
• Liaise with external auditors to share relevant information, coordinate activities, and minimise
• duplication of effort.
• Provide advisory support to management on control improvement initiatives and process
• redesign.
• What we are looking for?

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) preferred; CPA or ACCA an asset

Preferred Experience

• 5+ years of internal or external audit experience, preferably in financial services or insurance
• Experience within the UAE market and familiarity with local regulatory frameworks is an advantage

Job-Specific Skills

• Solid knowledge of internal audit standards (IIA IPPF)
• Strong understanding of financial controls, risk management frameworks, and governance
• Familiarity with UAE regulatory environment (Insurance Authority, Central Bank)
• Knowledge of IFRS and accounting principles
• Proficiency with audit management tools and ERP systems
• Excellent analytical, report writing, and stakeholder communication skills

Recruitment Process and Timeline