Internal Audit Specialist

KEY DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic:

• Assist in the preparation and refinement of internal audit strategic and annual plans in compliance with IIA standards and the Internal Audit Charter.

Operational:

• Execute audit assignments as per the approved audit plan, including developing audit scopes, objectives, and detailed fieldwork programs.
• Conduct audit walkthroughs to gather preliminary information and assess control environments.
• Maintain comprehensive audit working papers that substantiate audit findings and support conclusions.
• Perform audit procedures in accordance with the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF), audit manual, and predefined scope.
• Participate in closing meetings with auditees and ensure timely follow-up on agreed actions.
• Draft audit reports highlighting key findings, associated risks, controls evaluated, and recommendations for improvement.
• Complete required internal audit training programs as per the department’s annual plan.
• Perform ad-hoc tasks assigned by the line manager as and when required in accordance with Internal Audit approved manual.
• Adhere to Relevant Professional Codes and Governing Policies of the Company.

People:

• Contribute to knowledge sharing and capability building within the Internal Audit Department.

PROFILE: QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree in one of the following disciplines: Accounting, Auditing, Business Administration, Finance is preferred.
• Fluency in English Language (speaking/writing) is a must.
• Bilingual Arabic/English is a plus.
• Certified/Semi-Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) is a plus.
• Minimum 4 consecutive years of relevant audit experience is preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office tools is a must.