Reporting to the Director of Internal Auditing, he senior Internal Auditor will plan, participate and control allocated audit assignments as per audit assignment plan to ensure objective achievement, identify various risks associated to the company and its impact on the financial position, and evaluate the adequacy of controls to mitigate such risks. Identify the opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of controls and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Take a business view in carrying out the duties
• Perform audits as per Annual Audit Plan to a professional standards.
• Be familiar with business and its business context.
• Ensure that various audit standards are being exercised/in place.
• Create an environment of team work in audit team and with clients.
• Understand the risks, both inherent and residual in the areas to be audited.
• Ensure that all the areas under review are covered.
• Prepare clear and concise draft audit reports for discussion with the Head of Internal audit and the management.
• Complete field work within projected time scales and justify any significant variances.
• Appraise audit team members, if any, at the end of each audit.
• Advise appropriate recommendations on the basis of risks involved for bringing the activities in line with goals/objectives.
• Ensure that the audit working papers clearly reflect the work performed and are complete and adequate to support the findings.
• Develop and maintain constructive relationship with clients in order to achieve the overall objectives of the company.
• Upon completion of audit ensure that the working papers have been properly reviewed and quality ensured.
• Maintain efficient and professional good practice knowledge and skills.
• Participate whenever required, in special assignments/investigations and contribute in upgrading the audit program.
• Make recommendations to enhance the audit process.
• Coordinate with state auditors and external auditors regarding follow up on management letter points.

• Relevant degree and professional certification e.g. CA/CPA/CIA/CISA etc. related to the audit.
• A minimum of 5 years risk based audit experience in financial institution
• Strong knowledge of internal audit principles, standard and practices
• Strong business understanding
• Good oral and written communication skills (both English and Arabic).
• Strong PC skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Good decision making skills.
• Good leadership skills