Internal Audit Officer

About the Role The job holder is responsible for performing internal audits in line with the annual audit plan, with a focus on GCC operations. The role involves reviewing operational and financial processes to assess efficiency, minimize risks, and ensure effective internal controls are maintained, as well as following up on agreed control recommendations. Responsibilities - Complete assigned audits within the agreed timeline and budgeted hours, achieving the coverage targets set in the approved annual audit plan - Prepare audit programs, conduct fieldwork, and document work papers in accordance with the department's methodology and professional auditing standards. - Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, governance, and risk management processes, and identify control gaps, inefficiencies, and areas of potential loss or fraud. - Perform detailed testing of transactions, reconciliations, inventory, and process controls relevant to the business. - Analyse root causes of findings and develop practical, value-adding recommendations to strengthen controls and improve efficiency. - Discuss observations with auditees, obtain management responses, and draft clear, concise audit reports for review by the Manager. - Follow up on the implementation status of agreed audit recommendations and report on outstanding actions. - Assist in special reviews, investigations, and management-requested (need-based) assignments as required. - Support the annual audit planning process. - Maintain confidentiality and always uphold professional ethics and independence. Qualifications and Skills Requirement - Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification. - 3–5 years of post-qualification experience in internal/external audit, preferably within retail, jewellery businesses. - Experience auditing across GCC countries is an advantage. - Additional certifications such as CIA or CISA would be a plus.