Senior Specialist- Operational Audit

Job Description

Senior Specialist – Operational Audit

• Conduct operational and financial audits across departments and campuses.
• Identify control gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Support compliance with internal policies, governance frameworks, and regulatory standards.
• Provide practical recommendations to improve processes, controls, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform operational audits to assess efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance of business processes.
• Conduct financial audits to ensure alignment with local and international standards.
• Identify control weaknesses and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare clear, timely audit reports with findings and actionable recommendations.
• Follow up with stakeholders to ensure implementation of agreed actions.

• Coordinate with Enterprise Risk Management, Legal, and compliance stakeholders.
• Support the design and monitoring of internal controls to prevent policy or regulatory violations.
• Liaise with government audit entities, providing accurate and timely audit information.
• Stay updated on regulatory changes, audit standards, and best practices.

• Support process and system improvements within the operational audit function.
• Contribute to the development of audit tools, methodologies, and procedures.
• Participate in audit‑related projects and system enhancements.
• Assist in department KPI achievement and innovation initiatives.

• Guide and support auditors and specialists during audit fieldwork and reporting.
• Provide coaching, feedback, and task guidance aligned with the Internal Audit strategy.
• Support the development of UAE National employees within the audit function.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or related field.
• CIA or equivalent international audit certification (required).
• 4+ years of experience in Internal Audit, with a strong focus on Operational Audit.
• Strong knowledge of Internal Audit standards, risk management, and controls.
• Advanced MS Office skills.
• Fluent in English; Arabic is an advantage.

• Operational & Financial Auditing
• Risk & Control Assessment
• Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Report Writing & Stakeholder Communication
• Compliance & Governance
• Process Improvement
• Coaching & Team Collaboration
• Strategic & Change‑oriented Mindset