Audit Specialist

2 days ago

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Juma Al Majid Holding Group L.L.C Full time
Roles and responsibilities

The Technical Audits Specialist is responsible for leading and executing construction projects' technical audits & Facilities Management audits to assess the effectiveness of organization's internal controls environment and compliance with established policies & procedures. This role requires a deep understanding of construction activities, construction project management & related risks and the ability to translate technical risks into business terms for management. The Specialist will work independently or as part of a team to conduct construction project audits (technical, operational, financial, and compliance), back office support functions audits (such as quality control, estimation, commercial, engineering, procurement, etc.), audit of applications and systems in place to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and best practices.

Principal Accountabilities:

  • Work with the Group Chief Audit Officer and Group Audit Manager to develop and implement a three/two year risk-based internal audit and assist in carrying out Group risk assessment and developing risk registers.
  • Execute the internal audit program under the audit cycle stated in the Internal Audit Plan to provide assurance that the objectives stated under the Internal Audit role in the Internal Audit Charter are aligned towards the achievement of overall company objectives.
  • Introduce and implement the concept of Technical Audits, QA/QC Audits, Closeout Audits, Cost Saving Audits, Surprise quality & HSE inspections, and review of construction claims such as EOT, Variation orders, etc.
  • Conduct detailed audit reviews for projects as per the audit plan and ensure that all audit findings and issues are properly documented, communicated, and agreed upon with the auditees.
  • Identify and recommend opportunities for enhancements leading to more effective and efficient execution of construction activities.
  • Carry out spot visits on ongoing construction project sites and issue the site visit report within one working day.
  • Establish audit work programs to effectively evaluate operations, based on best practices, regulatory requirements, and the operating environment for contraction project audits.
  • Prepare well-structured and error-free audit reports in a concise manner and ensure that audit issues are placed in appropriate context with recommendations presented in a persuasive manner for proper implementation by the auditees.
  • Prepare audit work paper documentation to ensure clear support for all audit findings and work performed, including work paper retention policies.
  • Review the work of other team members and challenge their understanding of audit areas and processes to assure adequate coverage.
  • Carry out follow-up reviews to ensure responsive consideration and action on audit findings and recommendations. Reports to management regarding failure to implement recommendations that could have a serious impact on agency operations.
  • Assists in confidential investigations/audits concerning allegations of conflicts of interest, fraud, corruption, mismanagement, gross or aggravated misconduct.
  • Communicate effectively and professionally with business unit/ department management throughout the audit process with regard to developing a mutually effective audit work schedule, conducting audit status meetings, and leading the entrance and exit conferences.
  • Establish positive and constructive relationships with the Business Units and maintain knowledge of assigned operating business units.
  • Assist GCAO and Group Audit Manager in achieving Department's annual objectives/KPls.
  • Perform Ad-hoc assignments as per Group Chief Audit Officer's directions.

Requirements

Qualification:

  • Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil) from a recognized university/institution.
  • Internationally recognized auditing qualifications pertaining to Audit (CIA, CRMA, CCSA, or equivalent)
Desired candidate profile
  • A minimum of 10 years of internal audit (Financial, Operational, Compliance, etc.), engineering, estimating, or construction experience with at least 5 years of supervisory experience in a similar multi-divisional group or an MNC.
  • Must have a construction background, the incumbent must have knowledge of construction methods, strong knowledge of construction management, procurement practices and cost budget control, including project controls, cost estimating & tendering process, technical & commercial evaluation, quality control & quality Assurance, commercial terms & conditions, forms of contracts, progress payments, HSE, OLP, etc.
  • Well-versed with IFRS and other reporting standards applicable to the construction industry.
  • Strong Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (ISPPIA) issued by the IIA, COSO framework, and/or industry equivalent based on work experience.
  • Thorough understanding of risks and controls and the demonstrated ability to direct and/or conduct financial, operational, and compliance audits.
  • Ability to multi-task and is detail oriented. Successfully handled multiple projects at the same time and delivered quality results by deadlines.
  • Proven ability to partner with multiple stakeholders to drive results.

Desirable:

  • Have working experience on Power Bl
  • Experience in utilizing Data Analytics and Business Intelligence tools and the ability to leverage their capabilities.
  • Working knowledge of Audit Management Software (AMS) similar to Teammate, MetricStream, etc.
  • 'Big 4' experience.

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