Assistant Manager - Internal Audit
Posted date [2026-08-02]
(ID: 48953)
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Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim is one of the most progressive regional family business houses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. |
Job Description and Requirements
Assistant Manager - Internal AuditJob Snapshot
* Role: Assistant Manager - Internal Audit
* Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
* Industry: Automotive
* Function: Accounting/Auditing
* Experience: Minimum 5 years in internal audit
* Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Al-Futtaim Group is hiring an Assistant Manager - Internal Audit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, for an assurance and controls position supporting the Automotive industry. The role will evaluate internal controls, execute risk-based audits and communicate practical recommendations in accordance with Group policies and international auditing standards.
The Assistant Manager will also undertake consulting reviews, audit follow-ups and fraud investigations when required. Strong analytical judgement and proficiency with audit-management and data-analytics tools are essential.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Automotive
Function: Accounting/Auditing
Salary: AED 15000-22000 per month
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in Dubai; please confirm the final offer with the
employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Job Requisition ID: 179851
Role Context
Internal Audit provides independent assurance that financial, operational and governance controls are appropriately designed and working effectively. This position will help protect Group assets, verify policy compliance and identify risks that could affect business performance.
The Assistant Manager will work across organisational levels, discussing observations with responsible teams and presenting clear findings to audit leadership. Timely follow-up will help management resolve control weaknesses and reduce future exposure.
Key Responsibilities
The role will support the complete audit cycle from risk assessment and programme design through reporting and recommendation tracking.
* Assist the Audit Manager in preparing the annual risk-based audit plan.
* Develop audit programmes covering risks, controls and testing procedures.
* Execute internal audit assignments across relevant business operations.
* Evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls.
* Review approval processes and delegations of authority.
* Verify that Group assets receive appropriate protection.
* Document testing and evidence within the Audit Management System.
* Prepare professional reports containing findings and recommendations.
* Inform the Audit Manager promptly of significant observations.
* Discuss preliminary findings with responsible employees and management.
* Prepare executive summaries and detailed engagement reports.
* Complete audit follow-up documentation.
* Support monthly reporting for senior leadership.
* Track the implementation of agreed audit recommendations.
* Use computer-assisted techniques to expand audit coverage.
* Perform management-requested consulting assignments.
* Investigate suspected fraud and asset misappropriation.
* Quantify financial exposure and identify responsible control failures.
* Recommend preventive measures that reduce recurrence risk.
Ideal Profile
Candidates should hold a recognised professional qualification such as CPA, ACA, ACCA or CIA. At least five years of internal audit experience is required, preferably within the automotive industry or another large and complex organisation.
Applicants must possess comprehensive knowledge of internal controls and international auditing standards. Strong report writing, verbal communication and influencing skills are essential for working across different levels of management.
The successful candidate should be self-driven and capable of completing audit assignments with limited supervision. Practical experience with spreadsheets, ERP platforms and audit documentation systems is expected.
Skills Set
* Risk-based internal auditing
* Audit programme development
* Internal control evaluation
* Audit Management Systems
* International auditing standards
* Fraud investigation
* Asset misappropriation reviews
* Tableau
* Power BI
* SAP
* Oracle ERP
* Spreadsheet data analysis
* ACL data analytics
* Audit report writing
* Recommendation follow-up
* Management consulting reviews
Why Join Us
This position offers broad exposure to audit, governance and risk matters within a large regional business group. Assignments may involve operational reviews, data-led testing, special investigations and direct engagement with senior stakeholders.
Al-Futtaim\'s organisational scale provides long-term career stability and a strong environment for developing advanced assurance expertise. Access to varied business processes and modern analytics tools will further strengthen the successful candidate\'s audit capabilities.
About the Company
Al-Futtaim Group is a diversified, privately held regional business operating across automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare. The Group employs more than 35,000 people in over 20 countries and partners with more than 200 international brands.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Job Requisition ID: 179851
Role Context
Internal Audit provides independent assurance that financial, operational and governance controls are appropriately designed and working effectively. This position will help protect Group assets, verify policy compliance and identify risks that could affect business performance.
The Assistant Manager will work across organisational levels, discussing observations with responsible teams and presenting clear findings to audit leadership. Timely follow-up will help management resolve control weaknesses and reduce future exposure.
Key Responsibilities
The role will support the complete audit cycle from risk assessment and programme design through reporting and recommendation tracking.
* Assist the Audit Manager in preparing the annual risk-based audit plan.
* Develop audit programmes covering risks, controls and testing procedures.
* Execute internal audit assignments across relevant business operations.
* Evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls.
* Review approval processes and delegations of authority.
* Verify that Group assets receive appropriate protection.
* Document testing and evidence within the Audit Management System.
* Prepare professional reports containing findings and recommendations.
* Inform the Audit Manager promptly of significant observations.
* Discuss preliminary findings with responsible employees and management.
* Prepare executive summaries and detailed engagement reports.
* Complete audit follow-up documentation.
* Support monthly reporting for senior leadership.
* Track the implementation of agreed audit recommendations.
* Use computer-assisted techniques to expand audit coverage.
* Perform management-requested consulting assignments.
* Investigate suspected fraud and asset misappropriation.
* Quantify financial exposure and identify responsible control failures.
* Recommend preventive measures that reduce recurrence risk.
Ideal Profile
Candidates should hold a recognised professional qualification such as CPA, ACA, ACCA or CIA. At least five years of internal audit experience is required, preferably within the automotive industry or another large and complex organisation.
Applicants must possess comprehensive knowledge of internal controls and international auditing standards. Strong report writing, verbal communication and influencing skills are essential for working across different levels of management.
The successful candidate should be self-driven and capable of completing audit assignments with limited supervision. Practical experience with spreadsheets, ERP platforms and audit documentation systems is expected.
Skills Set
* Risk-based internal auditing
* Audit programme development
* Internal control evaluation
* Audit Management Systems
* International auditing standards
* Fraud investigation
* Asset misappropriation reviews
* Tableau
* Power BI
* SAP
* Oracle ERP
* Spreadsheet data analysis
* ACL data analytics
* Audit report writing
* Recommendation follow-up
* Management consulting reviews
Why Join Us
This position offers broad exposure to audit, governance and risk matters within a large regional business group. Assignments may involve operational reviews, data-led testing, special investigations and direct engagement with senior stakeholders.
Al-Futtaim\'s organisational scale provides long-term career stability and a strong environment for developing advanced assurance expertise. Access to varied business processes and modern analytics tools will further strengthen the successful candidate\'s audit capabilities.
About the Company
Al-Futtaim Group is a diversified, privately held regional business operating across automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare. The Group employs more than 35,000 people in over 20 countries and partners with more than 200 international brands.
