Assistant Manager - Internal Audit | Automotive | Dubai

Overview Of The Role:

The Assistant Manager-Internal Audit role is integral in ensuring the effectiveness and adequacy of internal controls within Al-Futtaim Group across various business segments. The auditor will execute audit assignments, assist in developing audit programs, and report findings in line with the group's policies and international auditing standards. Success in this role requires keen analytical capabilities, the ability to communicate effectively across organizational levels, and proficiency with audit and data analytics tools. The role also involves undertaking special assignments and fraud investigations as needed, providing vital insights and recommendations to support senior management and safeguard the group's assets and interests.

What You Will Do:

• Assist the audit manager in developing the annual audit plan by assessing risk levels.
• Develop audit programs for each audit assignment prior to commencement, detailing risks, controls, and tests to be performed.
• Conduct internal audit assignments to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and the quality of performance in carrying out responsibilities.
• Review the approval process to ensure compliance with group policies and delegations of authority.
• Ensure that group assets are protected.
• Document audit work in the Audit Management System to support findings.
• Prepare professional audit reports that communicate findings, analyses, appraisals, recommendations, and audit information.
• Update Audit Manager with key findings promptly.
• Discuss preliminary findings with concerned staff/management to highlight observations and obtain concurrence.
• Assist in preparing an executive summary for each engagement, alongside detailed reports and audit follow-up forms.
• Assist in preparing monthly summary reports for presentation to the Vice Chairman after review by the line manager/Group Director of Internal Audit.
• Support follow-up on the implementation of audit recommendations.
• Utilize computer-based audit techniques to extend audit coverage to a broader population, including software like Tableau and Power BI.
• Achieve high professional standards in audit performance, reports, and recommendations conforming with International Standards of Internal Auditing and group policies.
• Conduct consulting assignments requested by management to evaluate specific situations.
• Investigate frauds and misappropriations to identify loss/exposure, control weaknesses, responsible personnel, and preventive recommendations.

Skills

Required Skills To Be Successful:

• Advanced understanding of internal auditing standards and practices.
• Proficiency in data analytics and audit management systems.
• Strong report writing and communication skills.
• Ability to conduct fraud investigations and special consulting assignments.

What Qualifies You For The Role:

• Chartered Accountant certification (e.g., CPA, ACA) or ACCA, CIA with internal audit knowledge.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the internal audit function, preferably within the automotive industry.
• Thorough knowledge of internal controls and internal auditing standards.
• Proficient in written and verbal communication, including report writing skills.
• Self-driven with the ability to effectively execute audit assignments with minimal supervision.
• Ability to effectively communicate and influence across organizational hierarchy.
• Proficiency in data analytics via spreadsheets and familiarity with ERP systems like SAP and Oracle.
• Desirable exposure to data analytics software (ACL) and audit management/documentation systems.