Senior Financial Internal Auditor

Job Summary

The Senior Financial Internal Auditor is responsible for leading and executing risk-based financial, operational, and compliance audits to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes. The role ensures the integrity of financial reporting, compliance with regulatory requirements, and the identification of control weaknesses with actionable improvement recommendations.

Key Responsibilities:

Audit Planning & Execution

• Lead and perform risk-based internal audits in accordance with the annual audit plan.
• Develop audit programs, testing procedures, and audit timelines.
• Conduct financial, operational, and compliance audits.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting.
• Perform SOX testing (if applicable).

Financial & Compliance Review

• Review financial statements and reporting processes for accuracy and compliance with IFRS/GAAP.
• Assess compliance with internal policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate adequacy of segregation of duties and fraud prevention controls.

Risk Management & Internal Controls

• Identify financial, operational, and compliance risks.
• Assess the design and effectiveness of internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO).
• Recommend practical solutions to mitigate identified risks.
• Monitor and follow up on implementation of audit recommendations.

Reporting & Communication

• Prepare clear, concise, and well-documented audit reports.
• Present audit findings and recommendations to senior management.
• Communicate control deficiencies and improvement opportunities.
• Support Audit Committee reporting where required.

Leadership & Mentorship

• Supervise and review work of junior auditors.
• Provide guidance and training to audit team members.
• Coordinate with external auditors and regulatory bodies.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Master’s degree (preferred).

Professional Certifications (Preferred)

• CIA (Certified Internal Auditor)
• CPA / ACCA
• CISA (if IT audit exposure required)

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in internal audit, external audit, or financial controls.
• Experience in risk-based auditing.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics).
• Industry-specific experience (banking, manufacturing, oil & gas, etc.) is an advantage.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of IFRS / GAAP.
• Understanding of SOX compliance (if applicable).
• Proficiency in Excel and audit analytics tools (ACL, IDEA, Power BI).
• Knowledge of internal control frameworks (COSO).

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple audits
• Ethical integrity and professional judgment
• Leadership and team management skills

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED10,000.00 - AED15,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Can Join Immediately

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Senior Financial Internal Auditor: 5 years (Required)