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Senior Auditor – Internal Audit & Risk Control Job Vacancy in UAE Dubai
Posted date [2025-04-12]
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Senior Auditor – Internal Audit & Risk Control
We are looking for an experienced Senior Internal Auditor to join the Holding team at Majid Al Futtaim in Dubai, UAE. This role plays a vital part in ensuring internal audit practices are executed effectively and in alignment with corporate governance, internal controls, and business risk standards.
Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Retail & Lifestyle
Function: Internal Audit
What Does a Senior Internal Auditor Do?
The Senior Auditor will be responsible for executing audit projects, evaluating business processes, and contributing to the overall effectiveness of internal controls within the organization. This role involves direct coordination with business units to ensure transparency, compliance, and risk mitigation.
What Are the Key Responsibilities?
- Execute internal audit engagements as per audit plans and timelines
- Draft high-quality audit reports in compliance with internal standards
- Maintain professional relationships with internal stakeholders and escalate issues as necessary
- Review risk and control matrices, update audit process documentation, and prepare process flow charts
- Follow up on management action plans and track the resolution of audit issues
- Identify control weaknesses and recommend enhancements to processes
- Ensure all audit documentation is clear, complete, and supports findings
- Maintain compliance with internal audit methodologies, policies, and ethical guidelines
- Participate in the development of process risk assessments and internal audit frameworks
- Seek ongoing professional development in specialized audit focus areas
What Skills Are Needed for a Senior Auditor Role in Dubai?
Education & Certification:
- Pursuing or partially completed professional certification (e.g., CIA, CPA, CISA, ACCA) in a relevant audit field
- Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related discipline
Experience:
- 3+ years of professional experience in internal auditing, preferably in retail, lifestyle, or holding company environments
Skills:
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to audit quality
- Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks
- Good understanding of risk management, compliance, and internal controls
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in creating audit documentation and flowcharts
What Benefits Come with This Position?
- Opportunity to work from anywhere in the world for up to 30 days per year
- Inclusive and supportive work environment with a positive team culture
- Join a large-scale organization with over 50,000 professionals guided by leadership excellence
- Access to personal development and continuous learning opportunities
- Be part of a future-focused internal audit function within a high-growth group
About the company
Founded in 1992, Majid Al Futtaim is an Emirati-owned lifestyle and retail conglomerate operating across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. Established from a bold vision to redefine shopping, entertainment, and leisure, the Group has become one of the region’s most respected and diversified businesses.
With over 43,000 employees and owned assets valued at over US$18 billion, Majid Al Futtaim operates 29 shopping malls, 7 hotels, and 4 mixed-use communities, serving over 600 million visitors annually. The Group is recognized for its innovative projects, sustainability leadership, and customer-centric philosophy.
We are looking for an experienced Senior Internal Auditor to join the Holding team at Majid Al Futtaim in Dubai, UAE. This role plays a vital part in ensuring internal audit practices are executed effectively and in alignment with corporate governance, internal controls, and business risk standards.
Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Retail & Lifestyle
Function: Internal Audit
What Does a Senior Internal Auditor Do?
The Senior Auditor will be responsible for executing audit projects, evaluating business processes, and contributing to the overall effectiveness of internal controls within the organization. This role involves direct coordination with business units to ensure transparency, compliance, and risk mitigation.
What Are the Key Responsibilities?
- Execute internal audit engagements as per audit plans and timelines
- Draft high-quality audit reports in compliance with internal standards
- Maintain professional relationships with internal stakeholders and escalate issues as necessary
- Review risk and control matrices, update audit process documentation, and prepare process flow charts
- Follow up on management action plans and track the resolution of audit issues
- Identify control weaknesses and recommend enhancements to processes
- Ensure all audit documentation is clear, complete, and supports findings
- Maintain compliance with internal audit methodologies, policies, and ethical guidelines
- Participate in the development of process risk assessments and internal audit frameworks
- Seek ongoing professional development in specialized audit focus areas
What Skills Are Needed for a Senior Auditor Role in Dubai?
Education & Certification:
- Pursuing or partially completed professional certification (e.g., CIA, CPA, CISA, ACCA) in a relevant audit field
- Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related discipline
Experience:
- 3+ years of professional experience in internal auditing, preferably in retail, lifestyle, or holding company environments
Skills:
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to audit quality
- Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks
- Good understanding of risk management, compliance, and internal controls
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in creating audit documentation and flowcharts
What Benefits Come with This Position?
- Opportunity to work from anywhere in the world for up to 30 days per year
- Inclusive and supportive work environment with a positive team culture
- Join a large-scale organization with over 50,000 professionals guided by leadership excellence
- Access to personal development and continuous learning opportunities
- Be part of a future-focused internal audit function within a high-growth group
About the company
Founded in 1992, Majid Al Futtaim is an Emirati-owned lifestyle and retail conglomerate operating across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. Established from a bold vision to redefine shopping, entertainment, and leisure, the Group has become one of the region’s most respected and diversified businesses.
With over 43,000 employees and owned assets valued at over US$18 billion, Majid Al Futtaim operates 29 shopping malls, 7 hotels, and 4 mixed-use communities, serving over 600 million visitors annually. The Group is recognized for its innovative projects, sustainability leadership, and customer-centric philosophy.
