About:
Alef Group is a pioneer in developing premier lifestyle communities, destinations, and experiences through investment and strategic joint ventures, is seeking an experienced bilingual Senior Internal Auditor to join our team in Sharjah.
Job Purpose:
The Senior Internal Auditor is responsible for independently evaluating Alef Group's operations, financial activities, and compliance processes to ensure effective risk management, sound governance, and robust internal controls. The role involves performing audits in accordance with the Annual Audit Plan, implementing the Continuous Auditing Process, and carrying out additional assigned tasks as needed.
Key Accountabilities:
- Develop an Audit Program and an Internal Control Questionnaire for audit assignments.
- Conduct internal audit assignments to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal control systems and the quality of performance in carrying out assigned responsibilities across all business processes and segments.
- Review the approval process to ensure that Group policies/ procedures and delegations of authority are complied with.
- Prepare professional audit reports, which should clearly communicate findings, analysis, appraisals, recommendations, and information concerning the activities audited.
- Monitor and follow up on the implementation of corrective actions to address audit findings.
- Mentor and guide junior auditors, while contributing to the enhancement of audit methodologies, tools, and frameworks.
Educational Qualification & Certifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent.
- Professional certifications such as CIA, CA, CPA, ACCA, or MBA (Finance) are preferred.
Work Experience:
- Must have a minimum of 5 years of internal audit experience, preferably with experience in real estate / property development / construction industries.
Skills required:
- Must have a strong understanding of real estate financial transactions, service charge structures, and project lifecycle processes.
- The candidate should be proficient in internal controls evaluation and risk assessment.
- Exposure to ERP software such as MS Dynamics, SAP, and Oracle is highly desirable, and advanced knowledge in MS Office applications.
- Good analytical, problem-solving, and report-writing abilities.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage with senior management and stakeholders.
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and ethical conduct.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
