Internal Auditor

The purpose of this role is to conduct independent and objective assessments of Emarat’s financial and operational processes to ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards. The Internal Auditor will evaluate the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes, providing insights and recommendations for improvement. By identifying areas of potential risk and inefficiency, the Internal Auditor will help enhance the organization’s operational effectiveness and safeguard its assets. This role is essential in promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement within the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive audits of financial and operational processes to assess compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards, ensuring accuracy and integrity in reporting.

• Evaluate the effectiveness of risk management practices, internal controls, and governance processes, identifying areas of potential risk and recommending improvements to enhance operational efficiency.

• Prepare detailed audit reports that summarize findings, highlight areas of concern, and provide actionable recommendations for management to address identified issues.

• Collaborate with various departments to facilitate the audit process, ensuring that all relevant information is gathered and that audit recommendations are understood and implemented effectively.

• Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and follow up on corrective actions to ensure that identified issues are resolved in a timely manner.

• Stay updated on industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in auditing to continuously improve audit methodologies and enhance the effectiveness of the internal audit function.

• Assist in the development of the annual audit plan, prioritizing audit activities based on risk assessments and organizational needs. 

• Perform audit testing and fieldwork under the guidance of assigned line Manager. Focuses on data collection, documentation, and basic analysis.

• Provide logistical and administrative support during fraud investigations, including organizing documentation and scheduling interviews.

• Support special audits and investigations by performing assigned tasks and assisting team members.

Quality & Excellence Management:

• Develop and implement quality assurance processes and standards for the internal audit function to ensure compliance with professional auditing standards and best practices, enhancing the overall quality of audit activities.

• Conduct regular reviews of audit methodologies and practices to identify areas for improvement, ensuring that the internal audit process remains effective, efficient, and aligned with organizational goals.

• Provide training and support to internal audit team members on quality management practices, auditing standards, and relevant regulations, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.

• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) related to audit quality and effectiveness, reporting findings to management and recommending strategies for enhancing audit performance.

• Facilitate feedback sessions with stakeholders to gather insights on the audit process and outcomes, using this information to refine audit practices and improve stakeholder satisfaction.

Qualifications:

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Preferred: Professional Certifications CIA, CPA, CISA

Experience:

• Required: 3-5 years of experience in internal auditing, accounting, or finance.

• Preferred: Experience with risk assessment and internal control evaluation.

Emarat is a multi-channel power and energy company with a much-loved network of service stations and fuel depots across Dubai and the Northern Emirates. We meet the day-to-day petrol and LPG needs of millions of people while also helping to keep the engines of Industry running with fleet solutions, aviation fuel and commercial fuel services.

The Emarat brand has earned its reputation for providing great value and high-quality products and services – which is why you can expect the expected, every time.

Our network spans right across the north of the UAE, from Dubai to Ajman, and from Fujairah to Sharjah, plus many other locations in between. Service and quality are incredibly important to us, which is why we are proud to provide our customers with high-quality fuel, lubricants, state-of-the-art car washing facilities, best-in-class terminalling, bulk fuel logistics and great franchise opportunities for ambitious businesses.

Oh, and we also serve superb freshly-ground Arabicca coffee for anybody with a taste for the real thing.

All our colleagues – from the barista to the car mechanic – are fully trained in how to deliver great customer service. We operate ethically and to the highest international and national HSE standards, making sure that employees, customers and business partners are happy and safe at Emarat.

Emirates General Petroleum Corporation, Emarat, serves millions of customers across Dubai and the Northern Emirates and Dubai with great value, high-quality fuel at modern service stations. We serve the nation’s businesses across multiple industries, including hospitality, construction, aviation and real estate with a wide range of commercial fuels and lubricants.

In addition, we distribute to our residential customers from our LPG bottling plants in the Jebel Ali Free Zone and our new distribution centre in Al Qusais, ensuring that residents across Dubai and further afield are never far away from a fast and reliable source of power. Through our modern, best-in-class terminals at Jebel Ali, Fujairah and Ras Al Khaimah, we lease the latest, high-quality fuel storage and distribution facilities.

Across the entire Emarat network, from our service stations, terminals and to your doorstep, everything we do is driven by customer happiness.

We always provide service with a smile.