Job Description
Skills
Purpose of the job:
To assist in achieving the objectives of the department by executing the Internal Audit Plan.
Key Objectives:
1. To audit the processes within the Company and business transactions with vendors & customers.
2. To analyze and improve processes, increase efficiency by finding mismanagement & misuse.
3. To indirectly contribute to preventing/detecting fraud & bribery in accordance with company’s compliance policy.
Position Responsibilities:
1. Assist in performing risk assessment and contributing to the internal audit plan.
2. Assist in planning the audit, including setting the nature, timing and extent of audit procedures of subject matter.
3. Analyzing operational and management processes and system controls’ effectiveness and efficiency in view to improve them and propose value-added recommendations.
4. Performing the full audit cycle according to the internal audit plan.
5. Ensuring proper and adequate documentation is done to support the final conclusions in the internal audit reports, showing nature, scope and results of tests.
6. Assist in preparing and organizing audit reports.
7. Following up on corrective action in relation with points raised for improvement.
8. Ensuring compliance with Company’s policies and procedures .
9. Following up on Head Office audit and self-audits.
10. Reporting to the Head of Internal Audit any and all issues of misconduct or indicative of fraud of which he/she might be aware.
11. Assist in managing, updating and maintaining company Policies and Procedures and providing training and support to users in coordination with the Head of Internal Audit.
12. Ensuring that the approved audit objectives are met and sufficient audit coverage is achieved.
13. Providing insightful and constructive recommendations to the Head of Internal Audit in order to add value and improve the Company’s operations.
14. Engaging in continuous knowledge development regarding sector’s rules, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques and performance standards.
15. Maintaining respectful and effective communications and relationships with management and staff of areas under review.
16. Demonstrate and apply a clear understanding of audit methodologies.
17. Participating in advisory projects to improve business systems/processes, identification of emerging risks, and making recommendations to improve the control design and operating effectiveness/efficiency or comply with company policies and legal/regulatory requirements.
18. Handling additional relevant tasks as deemed necessary and appropriate by the Head of Internal Audit.
Contract Type:
The contract type is “Limited” and renewable upon mutual agreement of both parties.
Essential skills and experience:
– Competencies:
1. IFRS, ERP Modules, Business Intelligence, Financial Audit, Compliance Audit, Risk Assessment, Information System Audits.
2. Ability to perform and work under different work conditions and a team player.
3. Good networking skills, strong communication and negotiation skills.
4. Strong interviewing skills.
5. Professional skepticism.
6. Independent state of mind.
7. Energetic and takes initiatives, creative.
8. Proven strong analytical skills.
9. Result-oriented and multitasking personality
10. Advanced knowledge in MS Office applications.
11. Ability to travel from time to time as required.
– Experience & Education:
1. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
2. 3 to 6 years of experience in auditing. Internal audit experience is preferred.
3. CIA or CPA is a plus (highly recommended).
– Language Skills:
Fluent Arabic & English language.
In the whole process of recruitment, job applicants should be careful not to infringe the trade secret of the company which they have been/were working for.
