Administrator: Group Business Audit

Job Context

To provide a structured entry-level opportunity for a recent university graduate to develop practical Internal Audit skills while supporting the delivery of Business Audit engagements under the supervision of experienced auditors. The role assists with understanding business processes, identifying risks and controls, gathering and analysing evidence, performing basic audit testing, documenting work performed and contributing to clear audit observations. The internship is intended to build sound audit fundamentals, business understanding, professional judgement, data literacy and stakeholder communication skills in line with Group Internal Audit methodology and standards

Key Performance Areas

• Support audit planning by researching the business, reviewing background information and helping the audit team understand key processes, risks and controls.

• Participate in walkthroughs and process discussions with business stakeholders, taking clear and accurate notes and documenting process flows under guidance.

• Assist in identifying key risks and controls and in preparing or updating risk and control documentation for assigned audit areas.

• Perform assigned audit procedures and control testing in accordance with the approved audit programme and instructions from the audit team lead.

• Obtain, organise and validate supporting evidence and maintain a clear audit trail for work performed.

• Prepare accurate, concise and well-referenced audit working papers that explain the work performed, evidence reviewed, results and preliminary conclusions.

• Use Excel, Power BI and other approved digital or AI tools, where appropriate, to analyse data, identify exceptions and support audit testing.

• Discuss exceptions identified with the audit team before raising them with management and assist in validating facts and obtaining supporting evidence.

• Assist in drafting factual audit observations, including the condition, risk/impact and supporting evidence, for review by more senior team members.

• Support follow-up activities by obtaining evidence of management action implementation and documenting the status for review.

• Attend selected stakeholder meetings, audit opening/closing meetings and team discussions as a learning opportunity, and progressively contribute when appropriate.

• Develop an understanding of DP World's businesses, including Ports & Terminals, Logistics, Marine Services and Corporate Functions, through audit assignments and structured learning.

• Complete required GIA methodology, business, digital, data analytics and professional development training and actively seek feedback and coaching.

• Maintain confidentiality, independence, objectivity and professional behaviour, and comply with Group Internal Audit methodology, quality requirements and DP World policies.

• Complete assigned work within agreed timelines and promptly communicate delays, uncertainties or issues requiring escalation to the audit team lead.

• Contribute ideas for improving audit efficiency, use of data analytics and the quality of audit work, while recognising that final audit judgements and ratings remain with experienced audit team members.

Qualification required

• Recently completed or completing a relevant university degree, preferably in Internal Auditing, Accounting, Finance, Risk Management, Business/Commerce, Data Analytics or a related discipline.

• Honours in Internal Auditing

Skills and experience required

• No prior full-time Internal Audit experience required; this is an entry-level graduate internship.

• Basic academic understanding of internal audit, risk management, internal controls, accounting or governance principles.

• Any vacation work, internship, university project or exposure to auditing, finance, data analysis or the supply chain/logistics industry is advantageous.

• Willingness to learn, receive feedback, travel where required and work across different business processes and locations.

Technical Competencies

• Basic understanding of internal audit, risk, control and governance concepts gained through university studies.

• Ability to understand a business process, identify key risks and controls, and document information clearly with guidance.

• Basic understanding of audit evidence, sampling/testing concepts and the importance of maintaining complete working papers.

• Strong numerical and analytical aptitude with the ability to interpret information and identify unusual trends or exceptions.

• Good Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook skills; exposure to Power BI or other data analytics tools is advantageous.

• Interest in developing data analytics, digital and responsible AI skills for Internal Audit.

• Good written English with the ability to summarise information clearly and accurately.

• Awareness of professional ethics, confidentiality, independence and objectivity expected in Internal Audit.

• Knowledge of IFRS, IIA standards or supply chain/logistics operations is advantageous but is not expected at an experienced-practitioner level.