Audit Supervisor
Abu Dhabi Oil Company ADOC
Total years of experience :16 years, 4 Months
1. Under supervisions of IA Manager and in cooperation with KPMG secondee, evaluate, investigate and analyse organizational risks and controls and review and confirm information and compliance with policies, procedures and Company / Government regulations
2. Develop / revise risk-based internal audit plans which include:
- Annual risk register update
- Prepare reports/documents for above activities
3. Execute internal audits which include:
- Coordinating audit meetings and recording meeting minutes
- Communicate audit plan to the respective department manager
- Conduct interviews with concerned department people
- Quarterly departmental audit and follow up audit
- Ad hoc audit for department wise issues
- Summarize observations and make recommendations to rectify
- Prepare audit report
4. Work as the secretary of quarterly Audit Committee (coordinating meeting and recording meeting minutes) and prepare reports to it
1. Assisting the Partner, Internal Audit & Risk Management Services in developing and executing the audit plan, and take a lead role in the day to day execution of internal audits;
2. Participating in opening meetings with client to explain the scope and objectives of the audit engagement to client and provide an overview of all steps in the audit process
3. Developing a thorough understanding of business processes in scope for assigned audits and document the processes in flowcharts and/or process narratives. Identify and document inherent risks and controls within the business processes
4. Identifying risks associated with business objectives and evaluating the controls in place to mitigate those risks in order to improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes
5. Developing a risk based test plan by selecting appropriate audit approach, test procedures and sampling criteria based on professional judgment and departmentally defined internal audit methodology
6. Performing audit tests and preparing working papers in accordance with professional IIA standards and Baker Tilly methodology
7. Evaluating the adequacy of process design and the effectiveness of controls in meeting business and control objectives. Identifying and documenting control and process weaknesses and providing evidential support for findings
8. Proposing practical and value added recommendations to address control weaknesses and/or process inefficiencies and support to business partners on the creation or modification of policies, procedures, processes, products or services to ensure an appropriate level of internal control and compliance is maintained.
9. Participating in closing meetings with client at the end of fieldwork, providing clear explanations for identified issues
10. Assisting in the preparation of a concise and informative audit report to effectively communicate the findings and recommendations to the branch/department and senior management.
Working as a Senior Accountant (Finance Executive) with Threesixty Estates Management U.A.E (A Subsidiary of Tamouh Investment and Proud Member of the Royal Group of Companies)
Job Roles:
1. Posting transactions/invoices to journals, ledgers and other records.(ERP - SAP) and ensuring invoices are matching with LPO/ Contracts.
2. Physical verification of inventory and preparation of inventory reports on quarterly .
3. Managing Accounts Payables and Receivables project / contract wise
4. Managing Inter-company receivables and payables and preparation of inter- company reconciliations
5. Maintenance of fixed assets register, including additions, deletions, and transfers of fixed assets
6. Responsible for cash flow management and projection based on forecasts.
7. Managing collections and payment along with ageing analysis to ensure that accounts receivables and payables are within acceptable limits,
8. Preparation of Creditors and Debtors Reconciliations
9. Monthly closing of accounts such as Bank Reconciliations, prepayments, provisions, fixed assets and petty cash etc.
10. Preparation and Generation of financial statements on monthly basis along with notes to accounts.
11. Preparation of Management (MIS) and various reports for the Board meetings including variance analysis
12. Analyzing revenues, commissions and expenses to ensure they are recorded appropriately on a monthly basis.
13. Preparation of budgets and comparison with actual figures
14. Reviewing performance of Projects on monthly basis and report status to Finance Manager
15. Carrying out Self Check audits on Quarterly basis.
16. Coordination with external and internal auditors (KPMG & PWC)
• Conducting the internal audit in accordance with Firm’s Audit Manual and as per the requirements of professional IIA standards,
• Reporting to engagement partner and director regarding initial planning of the job, identifying risk areas during the process and meeting the time deadlines;
• Liaison with the clients’ senior management and meeting their expectations from our engagement;
• Evaluating compliance of standard operating procedures, client’s internal controls, to highlight weakness in internal control system and recommend management on improvisations.
• Reviewing work performed by less experienced personnel
• Leading and management of fieldwork on clients, liaising with other departments to ensure smooth delivery of the audit process,
• Effectively managing the internal audit process with appropriate consideration of audit risk issues and accounting technical matters,
The Internal Audit Activity's Role in Governance, Risk, and Control , Conducting the Internal Audit Engagement , Business Analysis and Information Technology , Business Management Skills
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Accounting and Auditing
Recording financial transaction, Maintaining Financial Records, Drafting Financial Statements, Accounting for Costs, Planning control and performance Management, Implementing Audit procedures, Managing finances.