GEMS Education Hiring for Assistant Manager – Internal Auditor Job at Dubai Full Time

Key Accountabilities:

• Carry out reviews as per the approved audit plan covering all areas related to the auditee from planning till completion of the assignment within the approved time frame.
• Development of audit programs and detailed audit work papers incorporating test schedules, observations, audit conclusions, and ensuring audit objectives are satisfactorily met.
• Examine and report on existing controls, systems, and procedures to ensure that group resources and assets are properly utilized and protected, and report on all inadequate or inefficient operations.
• To verify and report ineffective internal controls, including but not limited to accounting procedures, and suggest alternative procedures for better efficiency and control.
• Summarize and discuss key observations and recommendations with management and include the agreed management action plans with an internal audit report.
• Perform the required follow-up to ensure proper action is being taken by management on prior recommendations.
• Complete audit working papers and prepare the audit file ensuring the review scope has been captured and completed.
• Carry out the special reviews and investigations as assigned, and provide management with observation and recommendations within the approved time frame.
• Investigate the received whistleblower where applicable and or follow up with the investigation team until case closure.
• Prepare the management periodically reporting related to the whistleblower cases and the latest updated status.
• Communicate with the whistleblower independent provider if required, to ensure the system is always updated and efficient.
• Participate in preparing the audit plan based on the assigned tasks by Chief Audit Executive and report back as per the agreed time frame.
• Manage the allocated audit team by providing technical support, training, knowledge, and ongoing update to CAE.

Expected Qualifications:

• Degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Finance, or accounting, followed by an International professional audit qualification such as CIA, CPA, ACCA, or CA.

Expected Experience:

• 8+ years of experience in Audit, preferably in Internal Audit, Big 4 experience is a plus.

Job-Specific Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong communication skills
• Value added in terms of business understanding, audit observations, and improvement recommendations.
• Risk-based approach.
• Team leader and coaching skills
• Strong analytical and investigation skills
• Good interactive and negotiation skills
• Strong problem-solving skills.

About Your Benefits
An attractive remuneration package is on offer to the successful candidate including tax-free salary, medical cover, tuition fee concessions, annual leave, and end of service benefits.