Position: Internal Auditor
Company: Hafeet Rail
Work Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Reports to: Internal Audit Manager
Overview:
The Internal Auditor will play a key role in developing and optimizing the Internal Audit Function and supporting the development and delivery of the approved annual Internal Audit Plans. The Internal Auditor will be involved in the production of Internal Audit deliverables that can then be reviewed and approved within the Internal Audit function.
Main Responsibilities:
- Ensure that sufficient information is gathered and planning is conducted prior to the commencement of an audit assignment as per the planning checklist.
- Conduct tests and assessments as per the approved audit program, the risk, and control matrix for each audit, and design an audit program to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of mitigating controls.
- Conduct interviews, review documents, compose summary memos, and prepare working papers.
- Identify, develop, and document audit issues and recommendations for improvement with adequate supporting evidence in line with the methodology contained in the Internal Audit manual.
- Agree on draft recommendations and actions with management and compile audit findings into a draft report clearly stating the criteria, condition, cause, effect, and recommendation.
- Pursue professional development opportunities, including external and internal training and professional association memberships, and share information gained with co-workers.
- Maintain all organizational and professional ethical standards and complete all internal audit work in compliance with the Global Audit Standards and the approved audit methodology for the department.
- Follow up with management to ensure the timely implementation of agreed action plans and update the monitoring log accordingly.
- Perform special reviews and investigations as required.
- Effectively utilize the audit systems and data analytics.
- Coordinate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
Academic and Professional Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a relevant field.
- Membership of IIA preferred.
- IIA Qualification (or actively working towards) an advantage e.g. CIA.
Experience:
- A minimum of 2 years of relevant internal or external audit experience.
Other Skills:
- Strong English language skills are mandatory.
- Concern for order and attention to detail.
- Technology-oriented.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Proficiency in Excel and Data Analysis tools.
- Experience with ERP systems is a plus (e.g. Oracle or similar).
- Ability to work cross-functionally and collaborate with multiple teams.
