Internal Audit Assistant Manager Al Futtaim Group UAE

Al Futtaim Group is currently seeking an experienced and qualified individual to take on the role of an Internal Audit Assistant Manager. The selected candidate will 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 safeguarding of assets, economical and efficient use of resources, reliability and Integrity of Information and accomplishment of established business objectives. 

Duties of An Internal Audit Assistant Manager

Audit Plans and Programs

• Assist the Audit Manager in the development of annual audit plan by assessing the degree of risk. 
• Assist in the development of audit program for each audit assignment before commencement of the audit.

Operational and Financial Audit

• Conduct internal audit assignment for evaluation of adequacy and effectiveness of the system of internal control and quality of performance in carrying out assigned responsibilities in all business processes/segments.
• Review the approval process to ensure that Group policies/ procedures and delegations of authorities are complied.
• Ensure that assets of the group are safe guarded.

Audit Reports and Records

• Documentation of audit work in Audit Management system which can fully support the audit findings.
• Prepare professional audit reports which should clearly communicate findings, analysis, appraisals, recommendations and information concerning the activities audited.
• Discuss preliminary audit findings with the concerned staff/ management in order to highlight the observations to management and to get their concurrences.
• Assist in preparation of executive summary for each engagement along with the detailed report and audit follow up form.
• Job holder needs to assist in the follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations

Computer Assisted Audit

• Ability to extend audit coverage to a wider and more representative population using computer-based audit techniques. E.g. use of ACL.

Human Resource Development

• Achieve high professional standards of audit performance, reports and recommendations in conformity with International Standards of Internal Audit and within the Group’s policy, procedures and long range goals

Special Assignments

• Such consulting assignments are performed based on management request in order to establish a fact or to evaluate a specific situation.

Requirements for Internal Audit Assistant Manager

The eligibility requirements for role of an Internal Audit Assistant Manager are as under:

• Chartered Accountant (CPA, ACA etc.), ACCA, MBA (FINANCE), CIA, CFA, with knowledge of internal audit function.
• A Minimum of 3 years in internal audit function.

Skills & Knowledge Desired

• The candidate should have thorough knowledge concept of internal controls and generally accepted internal auditing standards.
• The candidate should have a good grasp over verbal and written communication including report writing skills.
• The candidate should be self-driven with ability to effectively execute audit assignments with minimal supervision.
• The candidate should be able to effectively communicate with personnel across the organizational hierarchy and be able to influence business in a constructive manner.
• The candidate should be able to multi-task when situation demands.
• Exposure to ERP software such as SAP and Oracle is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with data analytics software ACL and audit management / documentation systems is desirable.

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