Assistant Manager - Internal Audit | Corporate Services | Dubai

Job Requisition ID: 180827

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United A”rab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organisation to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day.

Overview Of The Role:

As an Operational & Financial Auditor within the AI Futtaim Group, the role involves evaluating operational and financial processes to ensure the effectiveness of internal controls and compliance with established policies. This involves developing and executing detailed audit plans, reporting findings, and recommending improvements to ensure internal scrutiny and efficiency of operations. The role supports safeguarding assets, ensuring the integrity of information, and achieving business objectives through thorough audits and consultancy where necessary. The auditor acts as a critical adviser providing management with insights and recommendations based on detailed reviews and analyses.

What You Will Do:

• Assist the Audit Manager in the development of annual audit plans by assessing risk degrees.
• Develop audit programs for each audit assignment, detailing risks, controls, and tests, documented in the Audit Management System (AMS).
• Conduct internal audit assignments to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and performance quality across business processes.
• Review the approval process to ensure compliance with Group policies and delegation of authorities. \
• Ensure safeguarding of group assets.
• Document audit work in the Audit Management System to support findings.
• Prepare professional audit reports including findings, analysis, and recommendations, communicating these effectively to stakeholders.
• Update the Audit Manager with key findings promptly.
• Discuss preliminary findings with relevant staff to obtain concurrence and highlight observations.
• Assist in preparing executive summaries and detailed reports for each engagement.
• Aid in the preparation of monthly summaries for presentation to the Vice Chairman after review.
• Extend audit coverage using computer-based audit techniques, like ACL, for a more representative analysis.
• Maintain high professional auditing standards and align reports and recommendations with International Standards of Internal Audit and Group policies.
• Perform consulting assignments upon management requests to establish facts or evaluate situations.
• Conduct fraud investigations to identify losses, control weaknesses, responsible personnel, and recommend preventative measures.

Required Skills To Be Successful:

• Thorough understanding of internal controls and accepted auditing standards.
• Strong data analytics and spreadsheet skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities, including report writing.
• Experience with ERP systems, particularly SAP and Oracle, and audit management software.

What Qualifies You For The Role:

• Chartered Accountant (CPA, ACA etc.), ACCA, MBA (Finance), CIA, CFA, or similar professional certification.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in the internal audit function.
• Thorough knowledge of internal controls and auditing standards.
• Proficiency in data analytics with spreadsheets and software such as ACL, SAP, and Oracle.

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