Internal Auditor

About the role

Emarat, part of Emirates General Petroleum Corporation, distributes fuel and lubricants across Dubai and the Northern Emirates and operates LPG bottling plants and terminals. The Internal Auditor conducts independent, objective assessments of financial and operational processes to ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements and industry standards. The role evaluates risk management, control and governance processes and recommends improvements to safeguard assets and promote accountability.

Key responsibilities

• Audit financial and operational processes for compliance with policies, regulations and standards, ensuring accurate reporting.
• Evaluate risk management, internal controls and governance, and recommend improvements.
• Prepare detailed audit reports summarising findings and giving actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate with departments to gather information and ensure recommendations are implemented.
• Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and follow up on corrective actions.
• Stay updated on industry trends, regulatory changes and auditing best practices.
• Assist in developing the annual audit plan based on risk assessments.
• Perform audit testing and fieldwork under the guidance of the assigned line manager, focusing on data collection, documentation and basic analysis.
• Support fraud investigations and special audits, including organising documentation and scheduling interviews.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
• Preferred: CIA, CPA or CISAP certification.
• Preferred: experience with risk assessment and internal control evaluation.

Required skills

• Independent assessment of financial and operational processes.
• Understanding of risk management, internal controls and governance.
• Preparation of detailed audit reports with recommendations.
• Collaboration with departments and monitoring of audit recommendations.
• Audit testing, data collection, documentation and basic analysis.
• Organisational and administrative skills to support fraud investigations.