Assistant Manager Internal Audit

Summary:

The Assistant Manager Internal Auditor is responsible for planning and executing internal audits, review the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management processes, and governance. This role reviews operational, financial, and compliance risks across processes and provides recommendations for enhancing business improvements, operational efficiency across the Gulftainer Group.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Audit Planning & Execution

• Support the Head - Internal Audit to develop and execute risk-based internal audits, assess the effectiveness of internal controls and business processes.
• Develop audit programs/procedures and conduct audits, including walkthroughs, testing, and documentation. Evaluate compliance with organisation's policies and procedures, applicable laws and regulations.
• Identify process/ control/policy weaknesses and perform detailed root causing, assesses risk exposure, and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare detailed audit reports with clear findings, root cause analysis, and practical recommendations.

Risk Assessment

• Review Risk Assessments, identify and assess key operational, financial, and compliance risks.
• Review risk rating and controls to mitigate the risks.

Internal Controls

• Evaluate the design and implementation of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting/ Operating Processes.
• Recommend to Management to improve/enhance internal control environments.

Business Process Improvement & Efficiency

• Analyze end-to-end business processes to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and areas for cost reduction.
• Collaborate with business units to redesign workflows, eliminate waste, and streamline operations.
• Lead or support cross-functional improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or other methodologies.
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure process effectiveness and improvement impact.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions to promote continuous improvement culture across the organization.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Utilize data analytics tools to extract insights, detect anomalies, and support audit and improvement initiatives.
• Create dashboards and visual reports to communicate findings and performance trends to stakeholders.
• Support the integration of audit and improvement insights into strategic decision-making.

Reporting & Communication

• Prepare comprehensive audit reports outlining findings, root cause analysis practical and implementable recommendations, and action plans, and obtain Management agreement.
• Communicate audit results to management and provide insights for decision-making.

Follow Up

• Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and assess the effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Provide ongoing support to management in addressing control deficiencies.

Qualification:

Educational Background

Professional certifications such as CIA/CA/ACCA/Engineering preferred.

Technical Qualification / Certification

• Membership in at least one of the Recognized Professional Institutes.
• Arabic language proficiency (read, write, speak) is preferred, and strong proficiency in English is essential.

Related Work Experience

More than 3 years of experience in a similar field.

Technical/Functional Competency

• Internal audit methodologies, risk management, and control frameworks.
• Understanding of key operational, financial, and compliance business processes.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Good communication skills (verbal & written) to effectively convey audit findings.
• SAP/ERP and IT systems knowledge.