Internal Auditor

Company Description

Ghobash Trading & Investment (GTI) is actively engaged in multi-asset class investment activities across various geographies. These activities are carried out by a highly qualified and experienced in-house team of investment professionals. The team uses an ‘Asset Allocation Matrix’ to realize risk adjusted returns on invested capital over a long-term period.

The Company’s investment activities include direct investments in startups, taking stakes in established businesses, acquisitions of business enterprises and setting-up new businesses through collaborative joint venture route.

GTI is also active in private financial investments, including private equity and debt, venture capital, real estate, and publicly listed financial investments.

Job Description

The Internal Auditor is responsible for supporting the execution of internal audit assignments to assess internal controls, risk management, and compliance processes. This role assists in evaluating operational effectiveness and identifying improvement opportunities in business practices across Ghobash Group. The position contributes to delivering high-quality audit reports and maintaining the integrity of the audit process.

• Participate in annual risk assessment exercises by collecting input from interviews, data analysis, and past audits.
• Assist in updating the risk register and risk heat map under the guidance of Senior Internal Auditors.
• Support audit planning by drafting preliminary request lists, risk/control matrices (RACMs), and audit programs.
• Conduct fieldwork including process walkthroughs, sampling, control testing, and documentation of results.
• Execute testing procedures for controls as defined in the approved audit program.
• Identify preliminary findings and discuss with the senior auditor to validate risk and root causes.
• Engage with business stakeholders to gather information and confirm audit observations.
• Assist in drafting audit findings and recommendations for review by the Senior Internal Auditor.
• Maintain clear and complete working papers in accordance with internal methodology.
• Follow up with auditees to track audit documentation and ensure audit milestones are met.
• Participate in opening, status, and closing meetings and document minutes of meetings.
• Perform inventory and asset verification checks (e.g., stock counts, fixed asset audits).
• Track and follow up on the implementation status of past audit recommendations and/or management action plans.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant policies, procedures, and regulatory changes.
• Assist in preparing visual content (charts, tables) for the Audit Committee and management reporting.
• Support ad-hoc investigations or process reviews as assigned by the Senior or Group Head of Internal Audit.
• Escalate delays, access issues, or resistance encountered during audits to the Senior Internal Auditor.
• Always uphold audit ethics and independence standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (required).
• CIA, CISA, or ACCA qualification in progress or partially completed (preferred).
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in internal auditing, compliance, or risk management.
• Exposure to audit planning, control testing, and report drafting.
• Familiarity with COSO framework and risk-based auditing.
• Experience with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel/PowerPoint.
• Exposure to data analytics, or audit management software is an advantage.