Senior Internal Auditor JOB

Role Purpose

Implement internal audit Office strategy to ensure the establishment of an independent and professional audit culture and practice within the DCT. Prepare internal audit reports in compliance with regulatory provisions, implement policies, processes, standards, and regulations to be used by the Internal Audit Office in accordance with the risk framework the DCT follows and in accordance with the recommendations of the Abu Dhabi Accountability Authority.

Audit Operations:

• Implement procedures related to the achievement of the audit plan and ensure excellence in the audit methodology of the department and quality standards. Provide recommendations as necessary to further strengthen the audit methodology of the service, or audit practices.
• Provide knowledge and expertise to enhance the internal control environment by planning and implementing risk-based audits to ensure excellence in the design and operational effectiveness of controls deployed in key business processes.
• Perform assigned tasks such as preparing audit reports and accurate working papers to ensure that correct audit procedures are implemented, results are clear, and laws are complied with.
• Apply certified audit practices to ensure that audit data and reports accurately reflect the situation and provide reliable information for process control.

Internal Audit and Evaluation Reports:

• Prepare executive summaries and detailed, and concise reports that provide review of the internal control systems.
• Prepare reports to senior management on compliance with department policies and procedures, adequacy of internal controls, and effective management of resource use and process control.
• Report about specific intervals on matters related to internal audit functions, follow-up of reports, investigations and recommendations to improve risk advisory work and other customized activities.

Shared Activity

• Carry out any other duties and responsibilities related to the role at the request of the direct manager
• Follow all relevant departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures, and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.
• Demonstrate compliance to organization’s values and ethics at all times to support the establishment of a value drive culture within the organization.
• Contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainability of systems, processes and practices considering global standards, productivity improvement and cost reduction.  

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree (Master Preferred) in Financial Management / Accounting or Business Administration any other degree within relevant industry.
• Professional certification in Audit or Internal Audit CIA, CA, ACCA or CPA is preferred. 

Skills

• Language:  
  • Full professional English proficiency both in speaking and writing. 
  • Arabic bilingual desirable but not mandatory.  
• Skilled in MS Office (PowerPoint, Word and Excel).
• High level of competency in relevant software applications.
• Self-motivated with a proven ability to complete work in a timely manner.
• Ability to quickly integrate with existing business software tools and knowledge of other relevant industry software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills - including appropriate stakeholder alignment.
• Ability to multi-task and to prioritize work effectively.
• knowledge in creating, implementing, and managing policies and procedures.
• Knowledge in internal audit and data management.

Additional Technical Skills for Continuous Audit Senior Auditors

1. Audit Expertise:
   • Strong understanding of audit principles, methodologies, and standards (e.g., IIA Standards, COSO).
   • Experience in risk assessment, internal controls evaluation, and compliance auditing.
2. Advanced Analytics and Automated Fraud Detection and Prevention
   • Proficiency in using data analytics tools including MS solutions MS 365 Power BI, or Python or others.
   • Ability to analyse large data sets, identify trends, and detect anomalies.
   • Data Querying: Expertise in SQL or other querying languages to extract and analyse data from databases.
   • Visualization: Experience creating dashboards and reports for audit findings and trends.

• Forensic Auditing: Expertise in detecting fraud or irregularities within processes and systems and Knowledge of common fraud schemes, red flags, and mitigation strategies.

1. IT Systems Knowledge:
   • Familiarity with ERP systems and how they interact with business processes. Knowledge of IT environments, system configurations, and applications (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics).
   • Understanding of IT general controls and IT auditing concepts.
   • Integration with existing solutions and programmes in the core business.
   • Proficiency in analysing data trends, anomalies, and exceptions using tools like Power BI, Tableau, or Python or others.
2. Continuous Auditing Processes and Tools:
   • Knowledge of continuous auditing tools and techniques (e.g., monitoring tools, real-time transaction testing).
   • In-depth knowledge of continuous auditing techniques, including real-time transaction testing, automated controls, and exception reporting.
   • Experience using tools & audit automation.
   • Expertise in defining and monitoring KRIs and leveraging them to assess business risks dynamically.