Job Summary We are looking an experienced Internal Auditor to join to join a multinational financial services organization. The role will be responsible for conducting internal audits, evaluating financial and operational controls, identifying risks and irregularities, and supporting forensic reviews and investigations when required.
Key Responsibilities Plan and execute financial, operational, compliance, and risk-based audits across different business functions and entities. Review financial processes, accounting records, transactions, and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance. Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes. Identify control weaknesses, financial risks, unusual transactions, process gaps, and potential misconduct. Support forensic audits and investigations involving suspected fraud, financial irregularities, misappropriation, conflicts of interest, or policy violations. Perform detailed transaction testing, forensic data analysis, document review, and tracing of financial transactions to identify anomalies or suspicious patterns. Conduct root-cause analysis and assess the financial and control impact of identified irregularities. Assist in gathering, reviewing, and documenting evidence for internal investigations while maintaining appropriate confidentiality. Perform risk assessments and develop audit plans based on key business and financial risks. Prepare clear and well-structured audit and investigation reports, highlighting findings, risk implications, root causes, and practical recommendations. Discuss findings with relevant stakeholders and management and agree on corrective and preventive actions. Track remediation plans and follow up on the implementation of agreed audit recommendations. Review financial policies, SOPs, approval authorities, and internal control frameworks. Work closely with Finance, Accounting, Legal, Compliance, and other relevant teams on audit and investigation matters. Support continuous improvement of the company's internal audit, fraud prevention, and risk management frameworks.
Job Requirements Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, Business Administration, or a related field.4–8 years of experience in internal audit, external audit, risk advisory, forensic audit, or financial controls, preferably with a Big 4 background and exposure to complex or international business environments. Hands-on exposure to forensic audit, fraud investigation, or financial irregularity investigations is a strong advantage. Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial controls, audit methodologies, fraud risks, and risk management. Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify red flags, anomalies, suspicious transactions, control weaknesses, and potential financial misconduct. Experience conducting end-to-end audits, including planning, fieldwork, reporting, and remediation follow-up. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP systems, data analytics, or forensic analysis tools is an advantage. Professional qualifications or progress toward CIA, ACCA, CPA, CA, CFE, or CISA are preferred. Strong written and verbal communication skills in English. High level of integrity, confidentiality, professional skepticism, attention to detail, and independent judgment.
What We Offer Competitive Salary: A salary package that reflects your skills, experience, and contributions to the company. Essential Equipment: Provision of necessary work equipment, including a Mac Book and i Phone. Development: Continuous development of hard and soft skills through work and professional training. Inclusive Environment: A professional, dynamic, and inclusive workplace culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. Life experience: Enjoy the new culture, living environment in Dubai.