Senior Internal Auditor | Danube Group

Company Name: Danube Group 
Qualification: Masters and Bachelors Degree  
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates 
Salary Range: 9,000 AED – 12,000 AED 
Company Size: 50 – 100 Employees 
Other Benefits: Medical Insurance | Bonus 
Employment: Full Time 

About Company

Danube Group is a Dubai-based diversified business conglomerate with interests in building materials, home décor, and real estate development. Established in the year 1993 by Founder and Chairman Rizwan Sajan – a UAE-based entrepreneur – the Danube Group achieved a US$ 2 billion (Dh7 billion) annual turnover in 2022.

Job Description/Role

Priority will be given to people with Internal Audit experience.

Role & Responsibilities:

  • Perform Financial, Operational, Store and compliance audits and ad hoc assignments.
  • Develop and enhance sector based knowledge.
  • Preparation of system notes for process under review using narratives and/or flow charts and assist in identification of key risks and controls in place to mitigate such risk.
  • Assist in the development of risk-based audit programs.
  • Assist in the development of detailed audit work papers incorporating test schedules to ensure that the audit objectives are met.
  • Completion of audit steps/ tests assigned to self within agreed time budgets. Keeping the in-charge/Manager informed of progress for any project time extension.
  • Ensure that all work papers are prepared and adequate, clear and relevant evidence obtained to sufficiently support the audit conclusion. All work papers should have properly referenced.
  • Gather data for internal audit through a variety of methods including interviews, financial research, downloads, analysis, etc.
  • Based on evidence gathered and testing performed conclude clearly on each step assigned bearing in mind that the internal controls being tested are suitable, efficient and effective and the audit objective has been met.
  • Responsible for discussing and validating any audit exceptions/ weakness/ concerns highlighted during review with client, identifying related risks, recommend corrective action/improvements and document relevant Management responses.
  • Quantify where possible the value of impact and incorporate them in the exception, ensure that proper appendix is maintained for all noted exceptions.
  • Assess, where applicable, compliance with the International Accounting Standards (IAS), Regulatory requirements, Company Policies & Procedures and DoA etc.
  • Contribute to the identification of key risks and controls during each audit project and evaluate and report on the adequacy and effectiveness of the entity internal controls.

Minimum Academic /Professional Qualifications / Minimum Business Experience

  • Should possess a bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
  • 3-8 years of experience in Internal Audit within Retail Industry.
  • Thorough understanding of both Internal Audit and Accounting Standards.
  • Ability to appreciate the required operating standards of a range of the Groups business operations.
  • Understand a range of Computerized Information Systems sued in operation divisions.
  • Expert understating of MS Tools like excel, PowerPoint, Word Etc.
  • Thorough understanding of IIA Standards.
  • Maintain independence (in substance and form) from operational decisions.
  • Strong analytical. Written / Verbal communication, interpersonal. And relationship building skills.
  • Maintain good relationships with the client Management.
  • Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
  • Valid UAE driving license is an added advantage.

Accounting & Finance