Senior Internal Auditor

About us

Astra Tech is a UAE-based technology investment and development group, embarked on a mission to build the world's first ultra platform & ecosystem, that will disrupt the consumer technology space by rethinking the boundaries of a digital ecosystem.

It will be the first of its kind in the MEA region to simplify the way people & businesses interact, engage and transact with each other. The platform will provide seamless connectivity between consumers and businesses, enabling users to effortlessly access home, e-commerce, and fintech services in one place. Astra's mission is to enrich people's lives by making communication and e-commerce more seamless, connected, and natural.

Job Summary:

Execute various audit activities, special projects, audit plans including audit programs in accordance with the Astra Tech policies and procedures and global IPPF standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Pre-Audit Planning:

• Perform engagement risk assessment and be able to draft a tailored audit program.
• Attend opening planning meetings with the Head of the Department/Section/Function under
• review.
• Document the work done during the understanding of the business of the Department/Section/Function under review.
• Identify sufficient, factual, reliable, relevant, and useful information to support test results.

Audit Execution:

• Conduct and execute audit assignments, tests of controls, prepare working papers, and audit reports.
• Perform testing of internal technology controls identified during the planning phase to the extent documented in the risk assessment and conclude on the internal control's effectiveness.
• Document and confirm the issues raised and the management response.
• Write clear, concise, and constructive audit reports based on facts, severity, and risks.
• Perform analysis and resolve issues requiring a high degree of quality and precision.

Post-Audit Activities:

• Participate in the drafting of the Internal Audit report.
• Participate in conducting follow-up assignments to ensure the proper implementation of corrective actions agreed upon in the report.

Communication and Coordination:

• Communicate audit results and observations to the Senior Manager of Internal Audit.
• Coordinate and interact with management, senior management, staff, external audit regulators, vendors, and other parties if required.

Compliance and Professional Standards:

Achieve high professional standards of audit performance, reports, and recommendations in

conformity with International Standards of Internal Audit.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree of Accounting, Finance, Industrial Engineering, or any relevant degree.

Mandatory Certificates

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

Optional Certificates

Certified Management Accountant (CMA)

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Experience

4-6 years of experience in a relevant field

Technical Skills &Competencies

Internal audit delivery

International professional practice framework (IPPF)

COSO framework

Business Process Review

Risk and Control Matrix

Risk Assessment

Knowledge in IFRS

Benefits

We provide an attractive total compensation package, a unique opportunity to learn, grow and build legacies within a fast growing organization