Job Objective
To execute audit operations in accordance with the approved plans by supervising the daily internal audit activities of Abu Dhabi Customs, including preparing reports, managing quality of outputs, and ensuring effectiveness and efficiency of internal control systems, based on approved guidelines and standards.
Organizational Relationships
Direct Supervisor: Director of the Internal Audit Office
Supervises: None
Internal Relations:
- Support the Internal Audit Director in communicating and coordinating with various sectors, departments, and divisions to analyze and evaluate institutional risks and prepare a risk-based internal audit plan.
- Provide recommendations to Abu Dhabi Customs employees to enhance control systems and procedures.
External Relations:
- Support the Internal Audit Director in communication and coordination with government entities, regulatory bodies, the Audit Committee, and external/internal audit firms and consultants for audit-related projects.
General Duties and Responsibilities
- Carry out administrative tasks assigned by the Director of the Office.
- Record minutes of the Audit Committee and meetings with the Director General.
- Supervise activities of internal auditors to ensure operations are conducted effectively and in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Conduct studies and research prior to audits to provide recommendations for internal audit improvements.
- Identify and assess risks and prepare institutional risk records for internal audit purposes.
- Supervise the implementation of financial audit projects and ensure compliance with financial reporting and accounting standards.
- Supervise operational audit projects, review internal practices, and provide objective, independent recommendations.
- Ensure compliance with the policies and procedures of Abu Dhabi Customs.
- Follow up on internal audit reports, present findings to section heads, and ensure alignment with audit standards and guidelines.
- Review audit reports for completeness and accuracy of findings and conclusions.
- Coordinate with department managers to schedule meetings and align audit methodology.
- Provide preventive and corrective action recommendations to departments based on audit findings to improve operational effectiveness.
- Ensure implementation of audit team recommendations and compliance with corrective actions to address reported risks.
- Monitor and report project progress to the Internal Audit Director and assist in decision-making.
- Coordinate with external consultants to ensure high-quality audit services and protection of the department’s interests.
- Prepare the annual internal audit plan and institutional risk assessment for approval.
- Prepare the annual report of the Internal Audit Office for management review and approval.
- Conduct special audits and investigations based on Audit Committee or Director General directives.
- Perform other related tasks as assigned.
Competencies
Core Competencies:
- Integrity
- Effectiveness
- Professionalism
- Coordination
- Organization/Planning
- Accountability
Technical Competencies:
- Organizational Awareness
- Auditing
- Risk Assessment for Internal Audit
- Attention to Detail
- Problem Solving
- Decision-Making
Qualification Levels
- Bachelor's degree or 4-year diploma after high school in Business Administration, Banking, or Accounting (or equivalent).
Experience Requirements
- With Bachelor’s or 4-year diploma: 4 years of relevant experience.
