Key Responsibilities

·         Plan and execute risk-based internal audits across financial, operational, commercial and functional areas.

·         Develop audit scopes, risk assessments, audit programs and testing plans based on identified business risks.

·         Review financial and operational processes to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls.

·         Evaluate controls across areas including financial reporting, procurement, inventory, revenue, receivables, payables, treasury and other key business processes.

·         Identify control weaknesses, process gaps, compliance issues and potential areas of financial or operational risk.

·         Prepare clear audit findings, recommendations and management reports.

·         Discuss audit observations with process owners and agree practical corrective action plans.

·         Monitor implementation of agreed audit recommendations and report overdue or high-risk actions to senior management.

·         Conduct follow-up reviews to assess the effectiveness of corrective actions implemented by management.

·         Support audits across multiple business units, legal entities, functions and geographies as required.

·         Work closely with Finance, Risk, Legal, Compliance and business teams to understand processes and assess key risks.

·         Review business processes and identify opportunities to strengthen controls, efficiency and governance.

·         Support investigations, special reviews and management-requested audits where required.

·         Maintain appropriate audit documentation, working papers and supporting evidence.

·         Ensure audit activities are conducted in line with internal audit methodology, policies and professional standards.

·         Support the annual internal audit planning and risk assessment process.

·         Prepare periodic audit reports and presentations for senior management and relevant governance committees.

·         Provide insights on emerging risks, control trends and areas requiring management attention.

·         Contribute to continuous improvement of the internal audit function, including the use of data analytics and technology-enabled audit techniques.

Candidate Profile:

·         5-8 years of relevant internal audit experience.

·         Chartered accountants (CA) is mandatory. CIA (Certified Internal Auditor); CISA, CFE, ACCA or equivalent audit qualifications will be an advantage.

·         Strong experience in internal audit, risk-based auditing, internal controls, financial and operational audits; FMCG / consumer goods experience preferred.

·         UAE / GCC experience preferred, with exposure to large, complex or multi-entity organizations.

·         Proven ability to independently manage audit assignments, engage senior stakeholders and drive closure of audit findings, with strong analytical, communication and report-writing capabilities.