Internal Controls Specialist (Auditor)

We are seeking an experienced Internal Controls Specialist / Senior Internal Auditor to support the organization's internal controls, audit, risk and compliance activities. The successful candidate will assess internal controls, conduct internal audits, identify risks and control gaps, and recommend improvements across business functions and projects. Key Responsibilities Plan and execute internal audits and compliance reviews. Assess internal controls, risks and control effectiveness. Prepare and maintain Risk & Control Matrices (RCM). Review business processes across Finance, Procurement, Contracts, Pre-Sales, Operations, HR and IT. Review approval workflows, Delegation of Authority and transaction controls. Support commercial, quotation, pricing and margin approval checks. Review contract compliance and identify commercial/control risks. Identify control deficiencies and perform root-cause analysis. Recommend corrective and preventive actions and monitor closure. Develop and update policies, procedures, workflows and control frameworks. Prepare audit reports, dashboards and management reports. Support ISO/COSO and management-system compliance. Conduct risk assessments and compliance monitoring. Provide internal controls awareness and training to employees. Maintain audit records and documentation.

Desired Candidate Profile

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field. 5–8 years of experience in Internal Audit, Internal Controls, Risk, Compliance, Governance or related areas. UAE/GCC experience preferred. Strong understanding of COSO, internal audit, risk assessment, control testing and RCM. Practical experience in Procurement, Contracts, Commercial Controls or Project Controls is highly preferred. Experience in ICT, System Integration, ELV, EPC, Construction or Technology Services is an advantage. Strong analytical, communication and report-writing skills. CIA, CRMA, GRCA, GRCP or ISO Lead Auditor certification will be an advantage. Candidates with experience in commercial/internal audit, contract compliance, procurement controls, margin/pricing approval, project controls and delegated authority controls will be strongly considered. Employment Type Full-time

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