Internal Audit Specialist-Dubai, UAE

By Michael Page, UAE                                                           Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college, followed by an international professional audit qualification such as CIA, CPA, ACCA, or CA.  

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience with complex international legal entity structures and restructuring.  
• Previous experience with SOX and/or audit testing requirements and experience in compliance and risk management across multiple business segments/industries.
• Proficiency in MS tools (especially Excel, Visio, Power Automate) and other reporting tools.  

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Implement SOX controls, provide training, and closely follow up with relevant stakeholders.
• Develop and document end-to-end processes (BPM) and SOPs and Maintain the Company’s Risk Register and follow up with action owners on remediation strategies and Ensure that the Company’s Governance Rules are understood and adhered to by employees.
• Assist external auditors in their duties.
• Coordinate and draft corporate governance matters for designated subsidiaries and branches. Ensure all legal entities are compliant with applicable laws and internal governance standards.
• Evaluate the organization’s internal control systems, identify shortcomings, and recommend changes to management and Identify and implement process improvements at both regional and local levels.
• Advise legal entity directors and boards on their roles and responsibilities.
• Manage regional and local Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC) projects.