Assistant Manager - Internal Audit | Group Audit | Corporate Services

Job Requisition ID: 167726 

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United A”rab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organisation to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate. 

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day.

We are currently seeking an experienced internal audit professional to join our team in the capacity of Assistant Manager - Internal Audit. 

Overview of the role

Perform Operational and Financial Audit in accordance with the annual audit plan to evaluate

• The existence, adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls
• Compliance with company policies and operating procedures
• Controls on the safeguarding of assets
• Economic and efficient use of resources
• Reliability and Integrity of Information
• Accomplishment of established business objectives

What will you do

• Internal Controls - Review the business process in order to identify the gaps and to ensure adequate controls are built in.
• Group Policies and Procedures - Review the approval process to ensure that the Group Policies/procedures and delegation of authorities are complied.
• Risk Assessment - Design risk assessment modules in order to establish volume/profit relationship and to identify potential high risk customers.
• Safeguarding Company Assets - Carry out audit to ensure that the principal assets of the Group are safeguarded.
• Drafting Audit Reports - Prepare draft audit reports for enhancing controls in risk areas and to highlight the shortcomings.
• External Audit - Provide assistance to external auditors in order to facilitate successful accomplishment of their objectives.

Required skills to be successful

• MBA (Finance) or Member of a professional body of accountants (e.g. CPA, ACA, ACCA, CIA or ACMA) or be a partly qualified professional.
• Exposure to ERP software such as SAP and Oracle is highly desirable.
• Analytical and conceptual skills, Ability in oral communication and report writing. Familiarity with computerized system (preferably SAP), including PC spreadsheets and database.

What equips you for the role

• 4 to 5 years post qualification experience in Audit

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