Senior Internal Auditor Ghobash Group

Participate in the implementation of the annual Audit plan through executing the assigned internal audit projects.

• Schedule Kick off meeting, status update, Exit and close-out meetings with Operating Companies/auditees.
• Develop Preliminary Information request list (IRL) and submit the list to the Auditees subsequent to the kick off meeting.
• Escalate to the Head of Internal Audit of on any foreseeable delays in the receipt of information listed in the IRL.
• Prepare/Update Business Understanding documentation including updating existing process Risk Registers.
• Develop Risk and Control Matrix (RACM) and audit programs and develop the Sampling Memo for review by the Group Head of Internal Audit.
• Complete testing of audit procedures per RACM/Audit Program in a timely manner.
• Identify control operating issues/design deficiencies and develop recommendations to address those issues.
• Participates in audit meetings to discuss audit findings and may refer to Group Head of Internal Audit as needed, for advice and support.
• Meet with appropriate staff to obtain an understanding of the business processes and to coordinate directly with them on the information request list.
• Coordinate and direct all the assigned audits and ensure that reports on such audits are made to the Group Head of Internal Audit.
• Perform fact-gathering and analysis, in a thorough, accurate and organized manner.
• Ensure that the audit engagement was completed as designed and that the auditees concerns were answered.
• Prepare high quality draft reports and internal audit recommendations for each audit.
• Review Management s response, hold discussions and, if necessary, update the final report, after consulting the Group Head of Internal Audit in order to reissue the report as required.
• Ensure audits are completed within project budgets and project milestones are met; and escalate immediately to the Group Head of Internal Audit for any anticipated delays.
• Ensure timely issuance of Draft and Final reports to Group Head of Internal Audit for review prior to issuance to auditee and the Audit Committee.
• Support the Group Head of Internal Audit in developing/updating the presentations for the quarterly Board Audit Committees.
• Monitor progress of implementation of internal audit recommendations/ corrective action plans and report quarterly to the Group Head of Internal Audit.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with the Management of Operating companies.
• Independently perform Stock Counts on a routine basis across various locations in the UAE.
• Perform other special Review (such as review pertaining to Ad-Hoc, consultancy, specific compliance, etc.) as instructed by the Group Head of Internal Audit.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.