Internal Auditor

Overview

**Industry:** Shipping / Marine / Logistics

Purchasing & Inventory Control

• Verify stock availability before approving new purchase requests
• Prevent excess, duplicate, or unnecessary purchasing
• Compare supplier quotations, market prices, and procurement terms
• Monitor purchasing procedures, approvals, and documentation
• Conduct regular inventory audits and physical stock verification
• Ensure proper inventory control and warehouse management practices

Invoice & Financial Verification

• Review supplier invoices, quotations, LPOs, and payment documents
• Verify pricing accuracy, approvals, and supporting documentation
• Identify unusual expenses, pricing discrepancies, and cost variations
• Ensure proper financial records and documentation are maintained
• Support management in strengthening financial controls and cost-saving measures

Operational Audit & Compliance

• Monitor daily operational activities and compliance with company procedures
• Review workflow efficiency and identify operational gaps
• Conduct periodic audits across departments, warehouses, and operational sites
• Identify operational risks and recommend corrective actions
• Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Assist management in implementing process improvements and operational efficiencies

Reporting

• Prepare detailed audit reports and findings for management review
• Submit recommendations for process improvement and cost control
• Follow up on implementation of audit recommendations and corrective actions

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• **Minimum 8 years of experience** in Internal Audit, Internal Control, Inventory Control, or Operational Audit
• **Mandatory experience in Shipping / Marine / Logistics industry**
• Strong knowledge of purchasing, procurement, inventory, and warehouse operations
• Good understanding of ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel
• Strong analytical, reporting, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Strong communication and coordination skills
• Knowledge of UAE business operations, documentation, and compliance procedures

Additional Requirements

• **UAE Valid Driving License is mandatory**
• Candidate must be willing to travel between company locations, warehouses, suppliers, vessels, and operational sites when required

Preferred Skills

• Cost control and operational efficiency mindset
• Experience handling multi-location operations and inventory audits
• Ability to identify process gaps and implement internal control improvements
• Strong coordination with operations, procurement, finance, and warehouse teams

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