Summary
Americana Foods is seeking an Internal Audit Specialist in Dubai to conduct financial, operational, and compliance audits, investigations, and other assignments. The role includes developing risk-based audit programs, testing controls, documenting evidence, and preparing reports with recommendations and follow-up actions. Applicants should have a bachelor's or master's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field, plus 5 to 7 years of relevant internal audit or internal controls experience, preferably with a Big Four firm or in FMCG. A CA, CPA, ACCA, CIA, or CISA qualification, or progress toward one, is required; Arabic fluency is an advantage.
The posting
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Summary:
The Auditor Specialist role is to review and evaluate the organization's internal controls, processes, policies, and mechanisms to ensure that they are adequate, effective and in compliance with the company policies and procedures and applicable regulatory requirements. This role is expected to assist Internal Audit in achievement of department objectives through planned internal audit reviews and ad hoc assignments in accordance with the Internal Audit Charter.
Description:
• Plan and execute financial, operational, compliance audits, investigations, and other ad hoc assignments.
• Develop risk-based audit programs. Contribute to the identification of key risks and controls during each audit project and evaluate and report on the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls.
• Develop detailed audit work programs incorporating test schedules, sampling methodology etc. to ensure that the audit objectives are met.
• Conduct interviews with key stakeholders to obtain an understanding of processes and controls. Based on evidence gathered and testing performed conclude clearly on each step to ensure that audit objectives are met.
• Ensure that supporting work papers are clear and relevant and sufficient evidence is obtained to support audit conclusions. All work papers should be properly documented in line with the IA manual.
• Prepare clear, concise, and accurate audit reports. Discuss and validate any audit exceptions /weakness/concerns highlighted during reviews with client, identifying related risks and recommended corrective actions.
• Agree reports with management and obtain management responses and target action dates.
• Complete assigned audits within agreed time and budget. Ensure that the Audit Lead/ Manager is informed of progress and all escalations are made on a timely basis.
• Where appropriate, familiarise yourself and assess compliance with the International Accounting Standards (IAS), Regulatory requirements, Company Policies & Procedures and DoA etc.
• Undertake proactive follow up of outstanding audit issues, undertake thorough validation and obtain requisite evidence before closure of issues.
• Assist in development of the audit plan and preparation of periodic reports to Management and Audit Committee.
Additional responsibilities as In-charge:
• Where required, perform peer review of work performed by other audit staff.
• Completion and wrap-up of relevant Audit file in compliance with established Quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with the Internal Audit Departmental standards and Policies and Procedures.
• Ensure compliance with Company Policies and Procedures.
• Develop and maintain strong rapport with key operating and corporate associates.
Qualifications, Experience & Skills:
Academic and professional qualifications:
- Bachelor’s/ master’s degree in finance, Accounting, or other relevant areas.
- Should possess a professional certificate or should be studying towards qualification. CA, CPA or ACCA, or CIA or CISA.
Experience:
- 5 to 7 years relevant experience in Internal Audit/ Internal Controls with Big4 and/or in FMCG industry.
- Fluency in Arabic would be of advantage but not mandatory.