Senior Auditor - UAE National

Assist the Principal Auditor in conducting and delivering internal audit services for a specific assignment

Carry out parts of the overall audit under guidance of Manager IA ensuring professional standards are met Implement approved departmental policies processes and procedures in accordance with IIA professional standards

Implement day-to-day operations assigned for the Internal Audit function following EGA audit methodology

Participate in risk assessments for the assigned area of responsibility

Participate in determining audit approach including risk analysis and process mapping

Conduct testing of internal controls

Identify process improvements and cost reduction opportunities

Assess the adequacy of internal controls

Prepare work papers to ensure audit objectives and quality standards are met and maintain audit files

Assist in developing recommendations to mitigate remediate observations and ensure clear implementation deadlines

Inform Senior Manager IA Principal Auditor timely regarding critical issues

Carry out periodic follow-up of recommendations and report on implementation status

Prepare draft observations for review by the audit team leader

Participate in ad-hoc reviews based on management requests and or fraud investigations

Comply with all relevant safety quality and environmental management policies and procedures

Maintain effective working relationships with line management of the assigned area

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Engineering, with progress towards a professional qualification from a recognised international accounting institute (e.g., CPA, CIMA, CMA, or CA).

Audit-related professional qualification such as CIA or CISA.

Minimum Experience:

- Minimum of 3–6 years of experience in internal audit or relevant business processes within a large manufacturing company or a Big Four audit firm.

Knowledge of the manufacturing industry, particularly the metals industry in general and the aluminium industry in particular.

Intermediate knowledge of IIA Standards on Professional Practice and Code of Ethics.

Intermediate knowledge of international corporate and IT governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks such as COSO, ERM, and COBIT.

Good analytical and observation skills, with knowledge of data analysis techniques and computer-assisted audit tools such as ACL/IDEA considered an advantage.

Adequate English language proficiency and effective written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to identify red flags in business processes and assess the associated risk of fraud.

Intermediate knowledge of one or more of the following areas:

IT processes, including IT governance, IT ISO standards, and IT security.

Aluminium smelting plant processes and operations, including technical aspects.

IFRS, finance functions, accounting practices, joint ventures (JVs), and financial analysis.

Business processes such as HR, supply chain, marketing and sales, and treasury.