Danube Group
Internal Auditor
- Permanent
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 2 - 5 yrs
Job overview
Date posted
18/04/2025
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Compensation
Experience
2 - 5 yrs
Seniority
Experienced
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
02/06/2025
Job description
Review and evaluate the organizationās internal controls, processes, policies, and mechanisms to ensure adequacy, effectiveness, and compliance with Group/company standards. The Internal Auditor assists the Internal Audit function in achieving departmental objectives through planned reviews and ad hoc assignments. The role includes conducting financial, operational, store, and compliance audits, documenting processes, identifying risks and controls, gathering audit evidence, and validating exceptions with management.
Required skills
internal auditing
financial audits
operational audits
compliance audits
risk assessment
control evaluation
audit documentation
data analysis
audit report preparation
international accounting standards
IIA standards
retail industry audits
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Microsoft PowerPoint
narrative and flowchart creation
system note preparation
delegation of authority compliance
DoA testing
Key responsibilities
- Perform Financial, Operational, Store and compliance audits and ad hoc assignments
- Develop and enhance sector-based knowledge
- Prepare system notes for processes under review using narratives and/or flow charts
- Assist in the identification of key risks and controls
- Assist in the development of risk-based audit programs
- Assist in the development of detailed audit work papers incorporating test schedules
- Complete audit steps/tests assigned within agreed time budgets
- Keep the in-charge/Manager informed of project progress and time extensions
- Ensure all work papers are prepared with clear and relevant evidence to support audit conclusions
- Gather audit data through interviews, financial research, downloads, and analysis
- Conclude on each audit step with clarity based on evidence and internal control effectiveness
- Discuss and validate audit exceptions/weaknesses/concerns with clients
- Identify related risks, recommend corrective actions/improvements, and document Management responses
- Quantify impact of audit exceptions and maintain proper appendix for all noted items
- Assess compliance with IAS, regulatory requirements, Company Policies & Procedures, and DoA
- Contribute to risk identification and control evaluation for each audit project
Experience & skills
- Bachelorās degree in accounting or related field
- 3ā8 years of experience in Internal Audit within Retail Industry
- Thorough understanding of Internal Audit and Accounting Standards
- Familiarity with a range of the Group's business operations and required operating standards
- Understanding of computerized information systems used in operations
- Expert knowledge of MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Thorough understanding of IIA Standards
- Ability to maintain independence from operational decisions
- Strong analytical, written/verbal communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills
- Valid UAE driving license is an added advantage