Senior Auditor – UAE National

Emirates Global Aluminium is looking for a Senior Auditor to support the delivery of internal audit assignments and help strengthen business controls across the organisation. Working under the guidance of the Internal Audit Manager and Principal Auditor, the role contributes to audit planning, risk assessment, fieldwork, reporting and follow-up activities. The position is intended for a UAE National and requires the ability to work constructively with managers and employees across the assigned business areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out assigned parts of internal audit engagements in line with professional standards and the organisation’s audit methodology.
• Apply departmental policies, procedures and controls consistently throughout audit activities.
• Support risk assessments and audit plans by reviewing business processes and identifying areas of potential non-compliance or control weakness.
• Gather and analyse information, document audit work and identify issues that may create operational, financial or compliance risks.
• Prepare draft audit observations and supporting work papers for review by the audit team leader.
• Keep senior audit team members informed of significant findings and issues that require timely corrective action.
• Follow up on audit recommendations and report on the progress of agreed actions.
• Participate in ad-hoc reviews, management-requested assignments and fraud investigations when directed.

Requirements and Qualifications

Applicants must be UAE Nationals and hold a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Engineering. Candidates should be working towards a recognised professional accounting qualification such as CPA, CIMA, CMA or CA, and should have an audit-related qualification such as CIA or CISA. A minimum of three to six years of internal audit or relevant business-process experience is required, ideally in a large manufacturing organisation or with a Big Four audit firm.

Skills and Competencies

• Knowledge of manufacturing, metals or aluminium operations is an advantage.
• Understanding of internal audit standards, professional ethics and governance, risk and control frameworks such as COSO, ERM and COBIT.
• Good analytical, observation and written communication skills.
• Ability to use data-analysis techniques and computer-assisted audit tools; experience with ACL or IDEA is beneficial.
• Ability to identify process red flags and assess potential fraud risks.