Analyst

Job Description

Job Title: Analyst

Job Objective: Carry out audit procedures in various audit assignments by examining records, reports, operating practices, and documentation, assist in preparation of reports and ensure compliance with established standard audit framework, internal control procedures and processes of SAI.

Key Responsibilities/Duties

Strategy and Planning

• Assist in the development, implementation, and update of the section related policy, procedures manual, delegation of authority, systems user manuals, and standard forms, and ensure alignment with SAI's overall policies and procedures.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and update of the section's strategic, budget and procurement, and operational plans, ensuring alignment with the department and sector's strategy and objectives, and SAI's mission and vision.
• Ensure to meet individual Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

Operations

• Work as an audit team member to execute assigned audit procedures as designed and provide first level support/review to other team members during any audit engagement to ensure on time and quality execution of the assigned audit engagement.
• Contribute to the preparation, and study background contextual documentation and notes prior to conducting audits of defined operational areas to achieve an in-depth understanding of work processes.
• Assist in identifying deficiencies in the processes and control activities under review and submit findings to senior team member in order to provide recommendation to resolve the issues.
• Assist in conducting audit, examining, verifying and reconciling subject entity financial statements to ensure accuracy and authenticity of information.
• Assist senior team member in performing and completing analytical procedures as required by the audit program to identify major variances.
• Perform examination procedures to verify work of the subject entity's internal and external auditor in accordance with SAI regulations.
• Assist in executing the audit test designed and support engagement managers in the execution and identify processes gaps.
• Assist in the preparation of audit work papers and documentation for checking and approval by the engagement manager.
• Assist in the preparation of the audit reports and ensure completeness and accuracy of information.
• Participate in the discussion of audit findings in order to understand the possible process implications to ensure findings are in sync with SAI requirements.
• Document audit and financial information for easy accessibility of information.
• Follow up with the engagement manager in order to have maximum adherence to the audit recommendations to reduce operation risk exposure.
• Develop and analyze financial data ensuring its integrity.

Talent Management and Development

• Ensure completion of required trainings and certification programs in order to keep current with job requirements and ensure continuous performance improvements.
• Obtain timely performance review assessments for midyear and annual performance review and ensure to meet the set KPIs.
• Keep current with updated information relevant to the role to ensure standard performance level is achieved.
• Contribute to knowledge dissemination/sharing to build internal capabilities of the team and maximize their effective performance.
• Contribute to the development of UAE National employees in line with the objectives of the Authority and its Emiratization strategy.

Corporate

• Ensure adherence and compliance with all SAI corporate policies, procedures and guidelines (HR, IT, Procurement, Finance, Health and Safety, etc.).
• Prepare section's related correspondence such as e-mails, memos, and letters to ensure professionalism, completeness and accuracy of information.
• Retain, document, preserve, and archive section's related physical and electronic records in accordance with relevant policies and procedures.
• Respond to any section related queries and provide required support to relevant SAI's organizational units and employees as and when required.
• Utilize relevant technologies used within SAI in order to optimize work efficiency.
• Demonstrate compliance with SAI's values, Code of Business Conduct and ethics at all times to support the establishment of a value driven culture within the Authority.
• Contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainability of systems, processes and practices considering global standards, productivity improvement and cost reduction.
• Contribute to the preparation and submission of timely and accurate statements and reports to meet department requirements, and quality standards.
• Co-operate in the implementation of the relevant health and safety legislation, policies and procedures, in the performance of duties.

General

• The level of performance should reflect the academic qualification, type of courses in the field of specialization, employee job level, and the level of productivity.
• The academic and professional certificates required and approved by SAI should be acquired within the period specified and based on the employee's Individual Development Plan.
• Perform the task and responsibilities independently unless an approval or directive was obtained to delegate the task to other employees in case of incapability to perform the tasks and responsibilities.
• Ensure teamwork, collaboration, and dedication in performing duties.
• Execute any task or activity as per the leadership directions.

Requirements

Academic Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration

Professional Certifications: Certification in one of the below:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

Professional Experience: 0 - 3 years of relevant experience.

Preferred:

• Experience in a top Audit/Assurance Firm or in a combination of both blue-chip corporate businesses and top Audit/Assurance Firms is an advantage.
• Exposure to Management systems, processes and controls.

Language Proficiency: Proficient in English and Arabic