GCAA is a Federal Autonomous Aviation Authority of the United Arab Emirates. The Authority functions as a `regular body' as well as the `service provider' which controls the Flight information Region (FIR) of the United Arab Emirates. The major activities of the Authority are Air Navigation / Traffic Management (Air Traffic Control), and the regulations and control of the issuance of professional licenses to aviation personnel.
They are looking to hire an Accounting professional for the following key position:
Internal Auditor
Job Profile
Responsible for reviewing the reliability and integrity of financial and operational systems. Evaluates the effectiveness and efficiency of operations, and assesses compliance with policies and procedures.
Duties & Responsibilities
• Evaluate financial and operational controls and procedures in different business units. Develop risk-based audit programs
• Execute the approved audit plan and complete the work program
• Prepare the audit report, Including audit findings, impact and recommendations
• Evaluate existing controls, procedures. work practices
• Identify control weaknesses, risk areas, inefficient work practices. aid recommend improvements
• Interact with group companies' staff and management
• Complete audit work and working paper files to support audit work done and audit findings
• Develop 7 draft internal audit reports
• Attend the dosing audit meetings with the concerned management authority
• Perform other similar assignments when requested
• Perform follow-up work to ensure that agreed upon corrective action has been taken
• Liaise with and provide assistance to external auditors, as appropriate.
Experience
• At least 10 - 15 years of experience in international audit firms or in the internal audit department of multinational companies
• Exposure to IT audit and Oracle applications
• High levels of communication and interpersonal skills
• Very good computer skills and report-writing slots
• Fluent in English and Arabic
• PREFERABLY has worked in the aviation industry
Qualifications
• Should have a Degree in Finance or Accountancy
• Should hold a professional certificate (CA, CPA or CIA)
Skills
• Thorough knowledge of the principles, procedures and practices in accounting and financial records
• Knowledge of audit procedures, including planning, techniques, substantive tests and sampling methods involved In conducting audits
• Knowledge of computerized accounting and auditing recordkeeping systems
• Ability to gather, analyze and evaluate facts, and to prepare and present concise oral and written reports
• Ability to maintain current knowledge of developments related 10 business matters of interest to internal audit
• Ability to establish and retain effective working relationships with divisions, and to communicate dearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to work unsupervised
To apply for the above positions, please forward your CV to the following email address: HRD@gcaa.ae
Candidates must write the job title in the subject line. Applicants who do not follow this condition will not be considered.