Internal Auditor

Job description / Role

Edge Resourcing is the sole recruiter for this vacancy in the Oil industry. The position within Internal Audit & Controls is a brand new role, newly created due to the creation of a shared service centre in Dubai. This role represents an excellent opportunity to step into a rapidly growing, dynamic business.

Our client’s HQ is in Europe and they have operations all over the Middle East region. Please note this role involves travel, initially for 50% of the month whilst the role is being established. Countries include Iraq and Kazakhstan.


OBJECTIVE

Ensure adequacy of the Groups audit and control systems to minimize Operational, Financial and Compliance risks.

DELIVERABLES

PRODUCE AUDIT PLAN
• Prepare an annual audit plan (or for the next 12 months rather than a calendar year)
• Plan to be split into 3 sections: a) financial audit plan, b) operational audit plan, and c) compliance audit plan
• Each section will state the prioritisation rationale for the schedule and will show by month, which function or operation will be audited and the type of information the audit would identify
• Specifically, audits plan for the next 3 months should include :
o Employee expenses compliance
o Payroll accuracy
o HR system security
o Recruitment process compliance
o IT system security
o Inventory management
o All payments and approvals

CONDUCT INTERNAL AUDITS
• Execute the internal (financial, operational, and compliance) audits according to the plan, reporting the audit results based on the objectives listed in the plan.

COORDINATE AUDIT RECOMMENDATIONS
• Coordinate the post-field work activities related to recommendations of audit reports approved by the Board, ensuring departmental managers perform the required actions within the timeframes agreed.

CHAIR PROCUREMENT COMMITTEE
• Chair procurement committee per procurement procedures, ensuring value for money procurement transactions.

UNDERSTAND AND COORDINATE RISK MANAGEMENT
• Understand the Group businesses and operational (including HR and IT systems), financial and compliance risks
• Recommend to the Board assignment of risk management responsibilities for identified risks on an ongoing basis
• Maintain central matrix of risk ownership across the Group, naming who is responsible for what risk where

CONDUCT SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS
• Based on requests by Group Board, conduct special investigations related to controls, procedures and accounting records.

REPORT RISKS, NON COMPLIANCE AND STATUS OF OPEN AUDIT ITEMS
• Monthly Risk Report: Monthly report of key internal control risks faced by the group at HQ, Group functions as well as the main operational businesses, identifying specifically where and how perpetrators can penetrate our financial and operational processes.
• Monthly Non Compliance Report: Monthly report listing source, and magnitude of deficiencies and recommendation of how to prevent or improve them.
• Monthly Audit Recommendations Update: Monthly report showing status of outstanding Audit recommendations.

Requirements

• Only Arabic speaking candidates are being considered for this role.
• You must have a professional internal audit or accountancy qualification.
• Extensive experience in audit
• Currently living in Dubai
• Experience in oil industry is preferable but not essential
• Young dynamic personality is a must

About the Company

Edge Resourcing was established in the United Arab Emirates in 2008. We have taken care in our growth and have kept our corporate values throughout.

Edge Resourcing is led by a specialist team of Recruitment Consultants, each of whom have experience of working in and a sound knowledge of the local market place. We have gradually expanded our horizons and now offer specialist services within the Middle East Retail sector. Our aim is to provide a thorough and honest service to both our candidates and clients, making sure that we only take on work which we feel we can service to the correct level of satisfaction required.

We currently offer professional and tailored contingency and retained search services to the following specialist sectors of the market: Retail Accountancy and Finance Office Support Human Resources Sales and Marketing Legal

Our aim is to continue to position ourselves in the market as one of the most consistent and successful suppliers of manpower. We strive to make things happen and make a difference to your business and career. Success isnt just about putting people into jobs, but about giving you an honest, personal service. Whether you are a client or a candidate, our aim is to find out exactly what it is that you are looking for, rather than push you to settle for your second choice.