Senior Internal Auditor – Operations and Corporate Support Job Vacancy in UAE Dubai
Posted date [2025-04-28]
(ID: 34562)
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The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) was established in November 2005. It is responsible for planning and implementing transport and traffic projects in Dubai. This includes preparing legislation and strategic plans, constructing the Dubai Metro, and developing integrated road and marine networks that are safe and aligned with the city’s economic development goals and international standards.... |
Senior Internal Auditor – Operations and Corporate Support
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai is seeking a highly experienced Senior Internal Auditor to lead operational, support, and asset maintenance audits. This role focuses on strengthening internal controls, enhancing service quality, and ensuring compliance with international auditing standards and strategic governance directives.
Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Government Administration
Function: Accounting / Auditing
Salary: AED 32,000 to AED 42,000 monthly
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: All Nationalities (Priority for UAE Nationals)
Candidate Current Location: Any
Job Overview
The Senior Internal Auditor will conduct institutional risk assessments, manage detailed audit plans, supervise audit teams, and ensure that RTA’s internal control systems meet global best practices. The role requires expertise in auditing operational services, support activities, and compliance frameworks within a dynamic public sector environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct institutional risk assessments using RTA’s risk registers and strategic directives
- Plan and manage audit objectives, scope, and strategies in consultation with senior management
- Lead audit teams in executing interviews, document reviews, and audit fieldwork
- Review audit programs and define audit sampling in line with mission objectives
- Provide continuous guidance and mentorship to audit team members
- Evaluate operational control systems and recommend improvements
- Oversee field inspections across operational and maintenance sites
- Audit licensing services, commercial transportation, rail operations, bus operations, and support services
- Prepare preliminary and final audit reports for submission to senior leadership
- Analyze performance reports and develop service quality improvement strategies
- Review audit responses, conduct necessary discussions, and finalize audit reports
- Guide budget preparation and oversee departmental audit budgets
- Deliver audit findings and recommendations through written reports and presentations
- Follow up on the implementation of corrective actions
- Execute special audit tasks assigned by executive leadership
- Review audit results and suggest future audit areas
- Assess audit team performance and participate in formal evaluations
- Manage consultancy contracts for specialized audit services
- Supervise external auditors contracted for complex technical audits
- Develop policies related to audit, governance, risk management, and compliance
- Propose innovative ideas for operational improvement
- Support leadership in strategic audit planning and governance enhancements
- Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by management
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Auditing, Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration from an accredited university
- Master’s Degree preferred
Certifications:
- CIA, CRMA, CPA, or other recognized professional certifications preferred
Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree: Minimum 11 years in internal or external auditing
- Master’s Degree: Minimum 9 years in internal or external auditing
Skills:
- Strong verbal and written communication abilities
- Expertise in statistical methods and business process improvement
- High-level analytical thinking and prioritization skills
- Advanced computer proficiency across multiple applications
- Ability to foster trust and collaboration within teams and with clients
- Knowledge of international audit standards, risk management, and compliance frameworks
What We Offer
- Competitive government salary and benefits
- Professional development in governance, risk, and compliance fields
- Exposure to high-profile operational audits within Dubai’s leading authority
- Opportunities to contribute to organizational excellence and strategic improvements
- Collaborative and innovation-driven work environment
About the Company
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai is responsible for planning, managing, and overseeing transportation and infrastructure projects. Committed to innovation, sustainability, and excellence, RTA plays a crucial role in shaping Dubai’s future and improving the quality of life for its residents and visitors.
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai is seeking a highly experienced Senior Internal Auditor to lead operational, support, and asset maintenance audits. This role focuses on strengthening internal controls, enhancing service quality, and ensuring compliance with international auditing standards and strategic governance directives.
Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Government Administration
Function: Accounting / Auditing
Salary: AED 32,000 to AED 42,000 monthly
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: All Nationalities (Priority for UAE Nationals)
Candidate Current Location: Any
Job Overview
The Senior Internal Auditor will conduct institutional risk assessments, manage detailed audit plans, supervise audit teams, and ensure that RTA’s internal control systems meet global best practices. The role requires expertise in auditing operational services, support activities, and compliance frameworks within a dynamic public sector environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct institutional risk assessments using RTA’s risk registers and strategic directives
- Plan and manage audit objectives, scope, and strategies in consultation with senior management
- Lead audit teams in executing interviews, document reviews, and audit fieldwork
- Review audit programs and define audit sampling in line with mission objectives
- Provide continuous guidance and mentorship to audit team members
- Evaluate operational control systems and recommend improvements
- Oversee field inspections across operational and maintenance sites
- Audit licensing services, commercial transportation, rail operations, bus operations, and support services
- Prepare preliminary and final audit reports for submission to senior leadership
- Analyze performance reports and develop service quality improvement strategies
- Review audit responses, conduct necessary discussions, and finalize audit reports
- Guide budget preparation and oversee departmental audit budgets
- Deliver audit findings and recommendations through written reports and presentations
- Follow up on the implementation of corrective actions
- Execute special audit tasks assigned by executive leadership
- Review audit results and suggest future audit areas
- Assess audit team performance and participate in formal evaluations
- Manage consultancy contracts for specialized audit services
- Supervise external auditors contracted for complex technical audits
- Develop policies related to audit, governance, risk management, and compliance
- Propose innovative ideas for operational improvement
- Support leadership in strategic audit planning and governance enhancements
- Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by management
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Auditing, Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration from an accredited university
- Master’s Degree preferred
Certifications:
- CIA, CRMA, CPA, or other recognized professional certifications preferred
Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree: Minimum 11 years in internal or external auditing
- Master’s Degree: Minimum 9 years in internal or external auditing
Skills:
- Strong verbal and written communication abilities
- Expertise in statistical methods and business process improvement
- High-level analytical thinking and prioritization skills
- Advanced computer proficiency across multiple applications
- Ability to foster trust and collaboration within teams and with clients
- Knowledge of international audit standards, risk management, and compliance frameworks
What We Offer
- Competitive government salary and benefits
- Professional development in governance, risk, and compliance fields
- Exposure to high-profile operational audits within Dubai’s leading authority
- Opportunities to contribute to organizational excellence and strategic improvements
- Collaborative and innovation-driven work environment
About the Company
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai is responsible for planning, managing, and overseeing transportation and infrastructure projects. Committed to innovation, sustainability, and excellence, RTA plays a crucial role in shaping Dubai’s future and improving the quality of life for its residents and visitors.
