Internal Audit Associate - Real Estate

Responsibilities

• Support the development of the risk-based Annual Audit Plan through research, data analysis, and risk assessments.
• Execute internal audit engagements, including process walkthroughs, control testing, sample selection, and documentation of audit evidence.
• Prepare accurate and well-structured audit working papers that support audit findings and conclusions.
• Assist in drafting audit reports, including observations, root cause analyses, risk assessments, and recommendations.
• Evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls and identify process improvements and control deficiencies.
• Assess operational, financial, and compliance risks across business functions and respond to significant findings where appropriate.
• Support reviews of new systems, business processes, and transformation initiatives to ensure appropriate risk and control measures are embedded.
• Monitor the implementation of agreed management action plans and follow up on the progress of remediation activities.
• Assist in coordinating with external auditors by providing audit documentation and responding to information requests.
• Contribute to audit reporting through data analysis, preparation of supporting documentation, and management reporting.
• Ensure audit activities comply with the International Professional Practices Framework (IIA Standards), COSO Framework, and relevant UAE regulations.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction or a related field, PMP preferred.
• 3-5 years of relevant work experience in internal/external audit, risk advisory, internal controls, or project audit, preferably within real estate, development, construction, infrastructure, hospitality, or asset‑intensive sectors.
• Working knowledge of IIA Standards and COSO Framework.
• Familiarity with UAE Real Estate and Property Development Regulations.
• Critical thinking.
• Risk & Controls fundamentals.