Senior Internal Auditor

SENIOR INTERNAL AUDITOR

Location: Dubai, UAE

Function: Internal Audit

Reporting To: Section Head – Internal Audit

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are looking for a Senior Internal Auditor to support the Internal Audit function in delivering risk-based assurance and advisory assignments. The role will assess business and operational risks, evaluate internal controls, identify improvement opportunities, and provide practical recommendations to management.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and execute risk-based assurance and advisory assignments.
• Develop audit work programs covering business and operational risks and internal controls.
• Conduct audit testing, data analysis, and control assessments.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the internal control environment and identify areas for improvement.
• Communicate audit findings and recommendations to relevant management stakeholders.
• Work with business and IT teams to develop practical and implementable actions to address identified risks.
• Prepare internal audit reports and follow up on agreed management actions.
• Support risk assessments and monitoring of business and operational risks.
• Identify and implement more efficient and innovative audit methodologies.
• Maintain audit working papers in line with IIA and Internal Audit standards.
• Lead audit teams, allocate assignments, supervise work, and review deliverables.
• Share knowledge and expertise in risk identification, industry practices, and data analytics to support team development.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Professional certification such as CA, CPA, or CIA.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in auditing, risk management, or related areas involving process reviews and management information reviews.
• 2–3 years of experience in the healthcare sector.
• Strong experience in risk-based auditing, internal controls, audit testing, and data analysis.
• Experience leading or supervising audit teams.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments independently and deliver within deadlines.