Internal & External Auditor - CA

BNC has been mandated to recruit a Internal Auditor role for leading investment company at Dubai Location.

Job Title: Internal Auditor

Location: Dubai, UAE

Line Manager: Head of Compliance and Internal Audit

1. Purpose

1. A leading investment company, with a portfolio in commodity trading, logistics, and FMCG, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Internal Auditor.

2. The ideal candidate will ensure the integrity of financial processes, optimize operational and financial performance, and contribute to the company's risk management.

3. This role also involves conducting audits, due diligence, process improvements, and developing policies that support sustainable growth.

4. A strong understanding of commodity trading and its specific accounting procedures is crucial.

2. Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial & Operational Processes: Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements to drive efficiency and accuracy.

2. Internal Audit Leadership: Develop a coordinated audit program to increase internal audit's visibility and influence.

3. Stakeholder Relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders.

4. Financial Due Diligence: Conduct financial statement reviews for mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions.

5. Risk & Compliance: Analyze financial data, assess risks, and ensure compliance with international accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

6. Special Engagements: Support forensic investigations, fraud detection, and efficiency audits as required.

7. Strategic Analysis: Provide strategic financial analysis for business decisions and initiatives.

3. Principal Accountabilities

1. Perform financial, operational, and compliance audits to meet corporate objectives.

2. Develop and implement audit plans and report findings to management.

3. Identify control deficiencies and propose risk mitigation strategies.

4. Collaborate with cross-functional teams on compliance monitoring.

5. Produce high-quality deliverables (policies, SOPs, RCMs, process flowcharts) for various stakeholders.

6. Support continuous professional development by updating knowledge through training, publications, and networking.

4. Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

1. Technical and Operational Skills:

1. Proven experience in managing internal audits at a Big 4 consultancy.

2. Expertise in internal audit policies, procedures, and evaluation methodologies.

3. Knowledge of policies, SOPs, RCMs, and process flows in the trading/commodities industry.

4. Strong analytical and writing skills.

5. Experience with stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.

6. Ability to develop internal audit methodologies and processes.

2. Managerial Skills:

1. Experience leading audit projects and delivering them on time.

2. Strong organizational and planning skills with attention to detail.

3. Critical thinker with excellent analytical skills.

4. Capable of leading and moderating meetings and discussions.

5. Ability to prioritize and operate effectively at senior levels within the organization.

Education and Qualifications:

1. Professional certifications such as Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).

2. CA with 5+ years of experience in Internal Audit.

3. Hands-on expertise in IFRS.

4. Working knowledge of SAP/S4Hana is an advantage.

5. Experience: Minimum of 8+ years of internal audit experience, preferably with Big 4 firms.