Summary
Emirates Investment Authority is seeking an Internal Auditor to support audits across its departments, including investment functions and portfolio companies. The role assists with audit planning, reviews of processes and controls, documenting findings, preparing recommendations and following up on agreed actions. Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or an equivalent field, studies toward relevant professional certificates and up to 4 years of relevant experience. Financial services experience is an advantage, and the posting specifies that the role is for UAE nationals.
The posting
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The Internal Auditor will contribute to the Audit department by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to the evaluation and improvement of the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes.
- Build an understanding of the EIA business and processes and how to apply effective internal audit approaches;
- Under guidance and supervision of the Chief Internal Auditor, Internal Audit Manager and/or Senior Internal Auditor contribute in regular and ad hoc audits across all functions including investments;
- Assist with the planning of individual audit assignments as per the audit manual (e.g. the preparation of notification letters, opening meeting agenda, opening meetings, audit programs and audit summary memorandum);
- Communicate as and when required with respective managers to coordinate schedules and scope of audit;
- Undertake audits of processes and records of all EIA departments to identify deficiencies in management of risks, or controls, duplication of efforts, fraud red flags or lack of compliance with the applicable laws, government regulations and internal policies or procedures;
- Perform reviews of internal controls, business processes and policies to identify potential risks and to ensure their efficiency in protecting the assets and overall interests of EIA;Develop recommendations based on the respective findings to mitigate identified risk areas;
- Prepare draft audit findings and report findings to the Internal Audit Manager/Senior Internal Auditor and Chief Internal Auditor for discussion and review;
- Document audit findings and discuss observations and recommendations with the Audit Manager and the Chief Internal Auditor as applicable;
- Report to the Chief Internal Auditor / Internal Audit Manager on regular basis, through audit status reports stating work completed, scope, materiality, findings, observations and recommendations;
- Support Audit activities related to portfolio companies on as needed basis;
- Ensure that audit work is being conducted in accordance with the department’s Internal Audit Manual and the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards for International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) for Internal Auditing;
- Assist Departmental Administration (e.g. IA Share Folder)
- Perform follow-up audits of agreed actions arising from issued audit reports.
- Other audit-related work as required by the Chief Internal Auditor and Internal Audit Manager
Requirements
- Bachelor Degree in Accounting / Finance or equivalent
- Studies towards relevant professional certificates are require
- Fresh graduate up to 4 years of relevant experience
- Experience in financial services an advantage
- Knowledge of the IAS/IFRS, understanding of audit reporting, compliance and financial interpretations
- Knowledge of the (IIA) Standards for International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) or equivalent audit standard