Internal Auditor (Chartered Accountant)

About This Role

About The Role We are looking for a qualified Chartered Accountant to join as an Internal Auditor for a fast-growing, multi-brand retail and trading group in the UAE. The business operates across multiple outlets and product categories, including high-value inventory segments.

This role will be responsible for strengthening internal controls, ensuring compliance, and driving risk-based audit practices across retail operations, inventory, and financial processes.

Key Responsibilities Internal Audit & Risk Management

• Develop and execute risk-based internal audit plans across business units
• Evaluate effectiveness of internal controls, policies, and procedures
• Identify control gaps, process inefficiencies, and risk exposures

Retail & Operational Audits

• Conduct audits across multiple retail outlets and warehouses
• Review store operations, cash handling, and POS transactions
• Assess adherence to SOPs and operational controls

Inventory & Asset Audits

• Perform periodic stock audits for high-value and fast-moving inventory
• Investigate stock variances, shrinkage, and discrepancies
• Ensure proper inventory valuation and tracking mechanisms

Financial & Compliance Audits

• Review financial records, transactions, and reconciliations
• Ensure compliance with UAE VAT regulations and financial policies
• Support external audits and regulatory requirements

Fraud Detection & Prevention

• Identify potential fraud risks and control weaknesses
• Conduct investigations into suspicious transactions or irregularities
• Recommend corrective and preventive measures

Reporting & Stakeholder Management

• Prepare detailed audit reports with findings and actionable recommendations
• Present audit insights to senior management
• Follow up on audit observations and ensure timely closure

Process Improvement

• Recommend improvements in financial, operational, and compliance processes
• Support implementation of audit tools, systems, and automation

Qualifications & Experience

• Chartered Accountant (CA) – Mandatory
• 4–8 years of experience in internal audit / risk / compliance
• Prior experience in retail, trading, FMCG, or multi-entity businesses preferred
• Experience with inventory audits and operational audits is a strong advantage
• Exposure to UAE VAT regulations and compliance

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of internal controls and audit frameworks
• High attention to detail and analytical mindset
• Ability to identify risks and recommend practical solutions
• Strong communication and report-writing skills
• Proficiency in Excel and audit/reporting tools
• Experience with ERP systems is preferred