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Job Summary
- Carry out reviews as per the approved audit plan covering all areas related to the auditee from planning till completion of the assignment within the approved time frame.
- Development of audit programs and detailed audit work papers incorporating test schedules, observations, audit conclusions, and ensuring audit objectives are satisfactorily met.
- Examine and report on existing controls, systems, and procedures to ensure that group resources and assets are properly utilized and protected, and report on all inadequate or inefficient operations.
- To verify and report ineffective internal controls, including but not limited to accounting procedures, and suggest alternative procedures for better efficiency and control.
- Summarize and discuss key observations and recommendations with management and include the agreed management action plans with an internal audit report.
- Perform the required follow-up to ensure proper action is being taken by management on prior recommendations.
- Complete audit working papers and prepare the audit file ensuring the review scope has been captured and completed.
- Carry out the special reviews and investigations as assigned, and provide management with observation and recommendations within the approved time frame.
- Investigate the received whistleblower where applicable and or follow up with the investigation team until case closure.
- Prepare the management periodically reporting related to the whistleblower cases and the latest updated status.
- Communicate with the whistleblower independent provider if required, to ensure the system is always updated and efficient.
- Participate in preparing the audit plan based on the assigned tasks by Chief Audit Executive and report back as per the agreed time frame.
- Manage the allocated audit team by providing technical support, training, knowledge, and ongoing update to CAE.
Expected Qualifications
- Degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Finance, or accounting, followed by an International professional audit qualification such as CIA, CPA, ACCA, or CA.
Expected Experience
- 8+ years of experience in Audit, preferably in Internal Audit, Big 4 experience is a plus.
Job-Specific Knowledge & Skills
- Strong communication skills.
- Value added in terms of business understanding, audit observations, and improvement recommendations.
- Risk-based approach.
- Team leader and coaching skills
- Strong analytical and investigation skills
- Good interactive and negotiation skills
- Strong problem-solving skills.
About Your Benefits
An attractive remuneration package is on offer to the successful candidate including tax-free salary, medical cover, tuition fee concessions, annual leave, and end of service benefits.
GEMS Education is one of the world’s oldest and largest K-12 private education providers. It is a highly-regarded choice for quality private education in the Middle East and North Africa region. As a company founded in the UAE in 1959, it holds an unparalleled track-record of providing diverse curricula and educational choices to all socio-economic means. GEMS Education now owns and operates 49 schools and educates over 124,000 students in the MENA region; and through its growing network of schools as well as charitable contributions is fulfilling the founder’s vision of putting a quality education within the reach of every child.
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