Internal Audit Officer

Location UAE Abu Dhabi The ideal candidate will have a solid background in internal auditing with a preference for experience in the hospitality industry If you re passionate about risk management compliance and delivering insightful audit reports we invite you to be part of our growing team Key Responsibilities Develops the internal audit plan program and methodologies in collaboration with the internal audit department head Manage resources and audit assignments Prepare draft audit programs request listings testing strategies and other preaudit planning activities aimed at ensuring an efficient and effective audit Efficiently execute assigned projects included on the riskbased Internal Audit Plan including audits of hotels corporate functions shared services restaurants and other business areas as needed Identify and reduce all business and financial risks through effective implementation and monitoring of controls Review completeness appropriateness and effectiveness of processes embedded controls and procedures analyses deficiencies in terms of potential risks and recommends necessary action Execute Internal Audit projects internal controls testing and preparing workpapers reports in accordance with department and Institute of Internal Auditor IIA standards Oversee riskbased audits covering operational and financial processes Seek to continuously improve hotel audit processes to reduce risk and remain updated on developments within the hospitality industry best practices as well as related regulatory requirements Maintain a thorough understanding of potential fraud and identify areas of risk Manage various adhoc projects special audits as advised by the management and internal audit team Qualifications Requirements ACCA CIA or CA qualification is required 34 years of relevant internal audit experience Experience in the hospitality industry is preferred Arabic speaker is preferred Proficient in Microsoft Office Word Excel PowerPoint Visio