Internal Audit Executive

A Leading Hospitality Brand In UAE

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Posted
Ref: SP131-04

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

• Create and execute comprehensive internal operational audit plans for various departments, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, regulatory standards, and risk management strategies.
• Perform the full audit cycle, including risk assessments, scoping, planning, execution, reporting, and closing audits for all departmental processes. Ensure audits are completed in a timely manner and meet internal audit standards.
• Analyze processes, documents, reports, and invoices to identify risks, such as cash handling irregularities, embezzlement, and process deviations. Recommend and implement controls to manage and mitigate risks effectively across departments.
• Evaluate existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and current practices, identifying gaps and risks. Develop efficient and updated SOPs to address future risks and improve overall process effectiveness.
• Regularly audit financial transactions, including cash flow, gift vouchers, credit card payments, bank reconciliations, and P&L statements, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and adherence to company policies.
• Conduct regular audits of store locations, focusing on areas such as cash handling, security systems, inventory management, and employee attendance. Verify compliance with company policies and identify operational risks.
• Attend to investigations related to cash/stock discrepancies, fraud, malpractice, and process deviations. Provide reports and recommendations for corrective actions to management.
• Prepare and present detailed reports of audit findings, including identified gaps, risks, and recommended actions. Collaborate with respective department heads to ensure alignment and actionable improvements.
• Track and follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations, ensuring corrective actions are completed and effective. Monitor updates through findings databases.
• Assist in the preparation of policies, SOPs, and authority matrices. Ensure compliance with corporate governance practices, internal controls, and applicable legal regulations.
• Foster collaboration between internal teams, store managers, and auditors to facilitate seamless audit processes and ensure the implementation of good governance practices.
• Engage in ongoing knowledge development regarding industry risks, audit practices, and best practices. Recommend actions for process improvement, cost savings, and revenue leakage prevention.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; professional certification such as ACCA, CPA, or CMA is highly preferred.
• 4-6 years of experience in internal auditing, risk management, or operational audits, with a strong focus on compliance, governance, and risk mitigation.
• Solid understanding of corporate governance frameworks, internal controls, and regulatory compliance standards.
• Proficiency in using audit management tools, with excellent analytical, problem-solving, and investigatory skills.
• Strong communication and report-writing skills in English, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• UAE driving license preferred, with flexibility to travel for audits across various locations.

Salary:
AED 6,000 to 12,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

About the Company

A leading hospitality brand in UAE.

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