Senior Internal Auditor

Job description / Role

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.

Al-Futtaim Group audit team is currently seeking an internal audit professional to join their team in the capacity of Senior Internal Auditor.

JOB PURPOSE

Perform Operational and Financial Audit in accordance with the annual audit plan to evaluate:
- The existence, adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls
- Compliance with company policies and operating procedures
- Controls on the safeguarding of assets
- Economic and efficient use of resources
- Reliability and Integrity of Information
- Accomplishment of established business objectives

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Audit Plans and Programs
- Assist the Audit Manager in developing the annual audit plan by assessing the degree of risk.
- Assist in developing an audit program for each audit assignment before the commencement of the audit. This should be documented as a template in (AMS) with risks, control, and tests to be performed

Operational and Financial Audit
- Conduct internal audit assignment to evaluate adequacy and effectiveness of the system of internal control and quality of performance in carrying out assigned responsibilities in all business processes/segments.
- Review the approval process to ensure that Group policies/ procedures and delegations of authorities are complied.
- Ensure that the assets of the Group are safeguarded

Audit Reports and Records
- Documentation of audit work in the Audit Management system, which can fully support the audit findings.
- Prepare professional audit reports that clearly communicate findings, analysis, appraisals, recommendations and information concerning the activities audited.
- The audit Manager should be timely updated with key findings.
- Discuss preliminary audit findings with the concerned staff/ management to highlight the observations to management and get their concurrences.
- Assist in preparing an executive summary for each engagement and the detailed report and audit follow-up form.
- Job holder needs to assist in the follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations

Computer Assisted Audit
- Ability to extend audit coverage to a wider and more representative population using computer-based audit techniques. E.g. use of ACL.

Human Resource Development
- Achieve high professional standards of audit performance, reports and recommendations in conformity with International Standards of Internal Audit and within the Group's policy, procedures and long-term goals.

Special Assignments
- Such consulting assignments are performed based on management requests to establish a fact or evaluate a specific situation.

Frauds, Misappropriations, etc.
- Fraud investigation should be conducted to identify the loss/exposure, control weaknesses, personnel responsible and recommendations to prevent reoccurrence.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS

Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge:
- Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting), Chartered Accountant (CPA, ACA, ESAA etc.), CIA, ACCA, MBA (Finance) with knowledge of internal audit function

Minimum Experience:
- Minimum of 3-6 years of experience in internal audit function, external auditor wishing to shift can also apply.

Job-Specific Skills:
- Have a thorough knowledge of internal controls and internal auditing standards.
- Be well versed with data analytics through spreadsheets
- Have a good grasp of verbal (English/Arabic) and written communication, including report writing skills (English).
- Be self-driven to execute audit assignments with minimal supervision.
- Be able to effectively communicate with personnel across the organizational hierarchy and influence business constructively.
- Be able to multi-task when the situation demands.
- Exposure to ERP software such as SAP and Oracle is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with data analytics software and audit management /documentation systems is desirable

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About the Company

Established in the 1930's, the Al-Futtaim Group initially operated as a trading enterprise. Rapid development throughout the 1940's and 50's saw it establish itself regionally as an integrated commercial, industrial and services organisation, positioning itself one of the leading business houses in the lower Gulf region. Today, it operates collectively over 40 companies bearing the Al-Futtaim name, dominates many market segments in the UAE, and has expanded its sphere of operation to include Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Egypt.

The Group comprises a diverse range of strategically positioned operating subsidiaries and associate companies, structured to give the Al-Futtaim Group the flexibility and versatility to keep ahead of local competition while keeping pace with the ever-evolving global business scenario. The Groups continued investment in world-class systems technology is clear evidence of its commitment to maintain leading edge performance and service delivery.

The success of the Al-Futtaim Group can be attributed to a business approach that combines the ability to change with the traditional values of integrity, service and social responsibility that define its core business philosophy. This, linked with the Groups belief in decentralisation, gives the heads of the operating companies a high degree of functional autonomy and authority, providing the Group with essential flexibility, and individual employees a clearly defined work culture and sense of responsibility.