Senior Internal Auditor

• Perform special tasks or project requested by Group Head Internal Audit on a timely manner.
• Review the Audit Plan for its completion (Monthly / quarterly/ yearly).
• Review of Draft Audit Programs & Detailed Audit Checklist prepared by IA.
• Develop a thorough understanding of business processes in scope for assigned audits and document the inherent risks and controls within the business processes.
• Independent handling of audits for bigger group companies under the direct supervision of Group Head Internal Audit from start till end.

• Conducts interviews to obtain process understanding
• Creates/updates process documentation
• Conducts testing and analyze results
• Identifies root causes, implications
• Inform IAM of his/her work progress;
• Perform archiving of audit working files; and
• Participate in the closing meetings.
• At times, lead the IA team in the audit execution and ensures that work assignments are properly distributed and carried out and supervising the staff during audit assignments.
• Perform detailed review of all findings and recommendations.
• Reviewing audit work papers prepared by the staff member(s) assigned to ensure satisfactory completion and initialing to evidence the review.
• Upon work paper review, preparing to-do lists, or counselling the staff member(s) assigned as to do additional testing, editing, further documentation if necessary, or how unnecessary work can be eliminated in the future.
• Finalize the Internal Audit worksheet and draft audit report for discussion with GHIA and then submit it to the Auditee and obtain the response within the defined time limit.
• Perform follow up reviews to assess the status of corrective actions.
• Maintains all organizational and professional ethical standards and works under limited supervision
• Develops and maintains productive client and staff relationships through individual contacts and group meetings.
• Represents internal auditing on organizational project teams and at management meetings.
• Makes recommendations on ways to improve audit work processes and improvement of internal audit department.
• Providing or assisting in providing training, coaching and guidance to internal audit staff in conducting audits and on other audit-related issues.
• Evaluating the efforts of the staff member(s) assigned, complimenting good work performed, and constructively criticizing work needing improvement.
• Notify GHIA regarding suspicious fraudulent activities in a formal manner.
• Maintain follow-up activities as and when necessary.
• Conduct performance evaluation for assigned team member on semi-annually basis.
• Undergo Training and Development activities prescribed by Immediate superior.

• Deputize for the GHIA as required.
• Assist in the recruitment of new staff and department trainings.

• Good knowledge of professional audit working practices and IPPF standards
• Good knowledge of Construction, Trading and Manufacturing
• Good business understanding and background
• Data analytics- Excel, ACL
• Good knowledge of Institute of Internal Auditors (“IIA”) standards
• IT skills – Microsoft Office - Word, PowerPoint, SAP, ERP etc.
• Familiarity with accounting and reporting systems
• Knowledge of using audit analytical tools is a plus
• IFRS, IPPF, corporate governance, Risk Management etc.,
• Very good command of written and spoken English; knowledge of Arabic language is an advantage but not essential.
• Very good analytical, planning, forecasting, execution and problem-solving skills
• Strong level of customer service orientation and professionalism in all interactions
• Respect and promote trust and confidentiality
• Ability to prioritize, multi-tasking, manage deadlines, Flexible and able to work under pressure
• Ability to acquire and apply new skills.
• Results oriented whilst ensuring high quality of work and able to “think out of the box”
• Able to manage a multi-cultural environment and promote teamwork and knowledge
• sharing in order to achieve goals and deliverables.

Almuftah Group