Internal Auditor

Job Description

Every year, Emirates General Petroleum Corporation, Emarat, serves millions of customers across Dubai and the Northern Emirates and Dubai with great value, high-quality fuel at modern service stations. We serve the nation’s businesses across multiple industries, including hospitality, construction, aviation and real estate with a wide range of commercial fuels and lubricants.

In addition, we distribute to our residential customers from our LPG bottling plants in the Jebel Ali Free Zone and our new distribution centre in Al Qusais, ensuring that residents across Dubai and further afield are never far away from a fast and reliable source of power. Through our modern, best-in-class terminals at Jebel Ali, Fujairah and Ras Al Khaimah, we lease the latest, high-quality fuel storage and distribution facilities.

Across the entire Emarat network, from our service stations, terminals and to your doorstep, everything we do is driven by customer happiness.

We always provide service with a smile.

About the Role

To conduct independent and objective assessments of Emarat’s financial and operational processes to ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards. The Internal Auditor will evaluate the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes, providing insights and recommendations for improvement. By identifying areas of potential risk and inefficiency, the Internal Auditor will help enhance the organization’s operational effectiveness and safeguard its assets. This role is essential in promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement within the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive audits of financial and operational processes to assess compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards, ensuring accuracy and integrity in reporting.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of risk management practices, internal controls, and governance processes, identifying areas of potential risk and recommending improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
• Prepare detailed audit reports that summarize findings, highlight areas of concern, and provide actionable recommendations for management to address identified issues.
• Collaborate with various departments to facilitate the audit process, ensuring that all relevant information is gathered and that audit recommendations are understood and implemented effectively.
• Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and follow up on corrective actions to ensure that identified issues are resolved in a timely manner.
• Stay updated on industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in auditing to continuously improve audit methodologies and enhance the effectiveness of the internal audit function.
• Assist in the development of the annual audit plan, prioritizing audit activities based on risk assessments and organizational needs.
• Perform audit testing and fieldwork under the guidance of assigned line Manager. Focuses on data collection, documentation, and basic analysis.
• Provide logistical and administrative support during fraud investigations, including organizing documentation and scheduling interviews.
• Support special audits and investigations by performing assigned tasks and assisting team members.

Required Skills:

• Ability to conduct independent and objective assessments of financial and operational processes.
• Good understanding of risk management, internal controls, and governance processes.
• Capability to prepare detailed audit reports with actionable recommendations.
• Collaboration skills to work effectively with various departments during audits.
• Ability to monitor and follow up on implementation of audit recommendations.
• Awareness of industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in auditing.
• Skills in audit testing, data collection, documentation, and basic analysis.
• Organizational and administrative skills to support fraud investigations and special audits.

Qualifications:

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Preferred: Professional Certifications CIA, CPA, CISA

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with risk assessment and internal control evaluation.

About Quality & Excellence Management:

• Develop and implement quality assurance processes and standards for the internal audit function to ensure compliance with professional auditing standards and best practices, enhancing the overall quality of audit activities.

• Conduct regular reviews of audit methodologies and practices to identify areas for improvement, ensuring that the internal audit process remains effective, efficient, and aligned with organizational goals.

• Provide training and support to internal audit team members on quality management practices, auditing standards, and relevant regulations, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.

• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) related to audit quality and effectiveness, reporting findings to management and recommending strategies for enhancing audit performance.

• Facilitate feedback sessions with stakeholders to gather insights on the audit process and outcomes, using this information to refine audit practices and improve stakeholder satisfaction.