Assistant Manager Internal Audit

Job description / Role

Job Type
Full Time

Job Location
Dubai, UAE

Nationality
Any Nationality

Salary
Not Specified

Gender
Not Specified

Arabic Fluency
Not Specified

Job Function
Accounting & Audit

Company Industry

Retail

Company overview

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 Arab 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 worlds 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

The Operational & Financial Auditor conducts comprehensive audits to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of internal controls, compliance with policies, and safeguarding of assets. The auditors role is crucial in ensuring the integrity and reliability of information and facilitating the accomplishment of business objectives. This position involves direct interaction with management to communicate findings and influence improvements. The auditor utilizes advanced computer-assisted auditing and data analytics to expand audit coverage and enhance accuracy.

What you will do

• Assist the audit manager in developing the annual audit plan by assessing risk levels.
• Create and use audit program templates for each assignment, including risks, controls, and tests.
• Conduct operational and financial audits to evaluate the system of internal controls and performance quality.
• Review and ensure compliance with Group policies, procedures, and authority delegations.
• Safeguard group assets during audits.

• Document audit work in the Audit Management System to support findings.
• Prepare professional audit reports detailing findings, analysis, and recommendations.
• Timely update the Audit Manager with key findings.
• Discuss preliminary findings with concerned staff to gain their concurrence.
• Assist in preparing executive summaries and detailed reports for each engagement.
• Prepare monthly summary reports for the Vice Chairman after review.
• Follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations.

• Utilize computer-based audit techniques, such as Tableau, Power BI, and Alteryx, to extend audit coverage.
• Ensure audits cover a representative sample of the population using technology.

• Maintain high professional audit performance, reports, and recommendations aligned with international standards.
• Contribute to the Groups policy, procedures, and long-range goals.

• Perform consulting assignments upon management’s request to evaluate specific situations.
• Conduct fraud investigations to identify loss or exposure, control weaknesses, and outcomes.
• Recommend measures to prevent recurrence of fraudulent activities.

Required skills to be successful

• Thorough understanding of internal controls and auditing standards.
• Proficient in using data analytics software such as ACL.
• Ability to execute audit assignments with minimal supervision and multi-task effectively.
• Competence in influencing and communicating across all organizational levels.

What qualifies you for the role

• Chartered Accountant (CPA, ACA) or ACCA or CIA certification providing robust knowledge of internal audit functions.
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience in internal auditing, preferably within the automotive industry.
• Proficiency in data analytics through spreadsheets and exposure to ERP systems like SAP and Oracle.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including report writing capabilities.

Candidate information

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About the Company

Established in the 1930s, the Al-Futtaim Group initially operated as a trading enterprise. Rapid development throughout the 1940s and 50s 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.