Assistant Manager – Internal Audit | Automotive | Dubai, UAE

Job Overview

Al-Futtaim Group is looking for an experienced Assistant Manager – Internal Audit to join its automotive business in Dubai, UAE. The role focuses on evaluating internal controls, identifying business risks, improving operational processes, and ensuring compliance with company policies and internal audit standards.

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The successful candidate will support audit planning, conduct internal audit assignments, prepare detailed reports, and provide practical recommendations to strengthen business controls. The position may also involve special assignments, consulting activities, data analysis, and fraud investigations when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Audit Manager in preparing the annual internal audit plan based on business risks and priorities.
• Develop audit programs covering key risks, controls, and testing procedures.
• Conduct internal audit assignments across relevant business functions.
• Evaluate the effectiveness and adequacy of internal controls and business processes.
• Review approval procedures to ensure compliance with company policies and delegated authority.
• Assess controls designed to protect company assets and minimize business risks.
• Document audit procedures, evidence, findings, and conclusions within the audit management system.
• Prepare clear and professional internal audit reports covering observations, analysis, risks, and recommendations.
• Communicate significant audit findings to the Audit Manager on a timely basis.
• Discuss preliminary findings with relevant employees and management to obtain clarification and feedback.
• Assist with executive summaries, detailed audit reports, and audit follow-up documentation.
• Support monthly internal audit reporting for senior management.
• Follow up on agreed audit recommendations and monitor their implementation.
• Use data analytics and computer-assisted audit techniques to improve audit coverage and identify potential risks.
• Work with tools such as Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and Tableau for audit analysis and reporting.
• Maintain audit work in accordance with professional internal auditing standards and company policies.
• Support consulting assignments requested by management.
• Assist with investigations involving suspected fraud, misappropriation, control weaknesses, and financial exposure.
• Recommend appropriate corrective and preventive controls based on audit findings.

Required Skills

Candidates should have strong knowledge of internal auditing, risk management, and internal control frameworks. The ideal candidate should also demonstrate:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of internal audit standards and practices.
• Strong report writing and documentation abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyze business and financial data.
• Knowledge of audit management systems.
• Experience with data analytics and spreadsheet-based analysis.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple audit assignments.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Understanding of fraud investigation and special audit assignments.

Qualifications and Experience

• Professional qualification such as CA, CPA, ACA, ACCA, or CIA with relevant internal audit knowledge.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in internal audit.
• Experience in the automotive industry will be an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls and internal auditing standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prepare professional audit reports and recommendations.
• Ability to execute audit assignments with limited supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with different levels of management.
• Experience using spreadsheets and data analytics tools.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle.
• Knowledge of audit analytics tools such as ACL is desirable.
• Experience with audit management and documentation systems is an advantage.

Job Details

Job Title: Assistant Manager – Internal Audit
Industry: Automotive
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Department: Internal Audit
Experience: Minimum 5 years
Qualification: CA / CPA / ACA / ACCA / CIA or relevant professional qualification
Employment Type: Full-Time

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This opportunity is suitable for an experienced internal audit professional looking to develop their career within a leading automotive business in Dubai. The role provides exposure to risk assessment, internal controls, business processes, data analytics, compliance, consulting, and senior management reporting.

Candidates with strong internal audit experience, analytical skills, and knowledge of automotive or large-group business environments are encouraged to apply.