Internal Auditor - Dubai Based

Job Description

Employment: Full Time About YALJ GroupYALJ is an International group with companies that focuses primarily on real estate development and agriculture, with its headquarters in Makkah. Its real estate portfolio comprises of Makkah lands which are being developed with the Umrah and Hajj market in mind. Its agricultural business currently cultivates large date palms farms in Gassim and Medina using sustainable and environmentally friendly practices. Forward thinking, social and environmental consciousness are the fundamental principles uniting the YALJ Group.The Group has offices/businesses in other countries including UK, KSA, UAE, and other European countries.About the roleWork closely with the Audit Committee and other managers to develop and execute audit programs in accordance with internal audit policies, procedures, methodologies, regulatory requirements, and the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal AuditingYou will be responsible for end-to-end delivery of the audits (including planning, risk/control assessment, reporting). This is hands-on role requiring detailed auditsThis portfolio includes the delivery of audits of our businesses in Real Estate development, Agriculture & HospitalityProactively seek ways to make the best use of data as part of our audit process including to inform our understanding of risks and provide relevant insights to the businessInteract with staff to obtain an understanding of relevant risks, controls, and processesAssist in communicating and discussing findings with the Management teamAssist in developing audit reports which identify deficiencies and underlying root causes; provide recommendations to mitigate/address deficiencies while adding value to YALJ GroupConduct research and successfully complete assigned training requirements necessary to maintain relevanceWork closely with the business at all levels to develop recommendations for audit findings, business process optimization, internal control and complianceConduct follow-up reviews of deficiencies noted during auditsMonitor audit progress (against expected timelines, scope etc.) and project manage to completion, escalating where required in a timely mannerWilling to travel extensively REQUIREMENTS: Female Muslim (will be required to train female colleagues in Makkah)Graduate from a University in the Philippines5+ years of professional Audit experience. Internal and Operational Audit preferredStrong understanding of all business cycles including Revenue Payments, Operations, Risk Assessments, and internal controlsExperience in working in global teams covering audits in the UAE, KSA & other countriesStrong critical thinking and problem-solving skillsStrong interpersonal communication skillsExperience of working in a fast-paced environment with a focus on execution is desirableProfessional qualification CA/ACCA/ICAExperience of auditing/providing timely audit insight in fast-moving environments is a plusExperience of auditing in real estate construction, agriculture and hospitality is a plus

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About Company

Yousef Abdul Latif Jameel Group is a collection of firms that focuses primarily on real estate development and agriculture. Its real estate portfolio includes several lands in the Jeddah / Makkah region which include hospitality and commercial real estate. Its agricultural business currently cultivates more than 280,000 date palms using sustainable and environmentally friendly practices. Forward thinking, social and environmental consciousness are the fundamental principles uniting the YALJ group.