Senior Internal Control Specialist

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Senior Internal Auditor to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing and evaluating the organization's internal controls, processes, policies, and mechanisms to ensure they are adequate, effective, and in compliance with company policies and procedures, as well as applicable regulatory requirements.

Main Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute financial, operational, compliance audits, investigations, and other ad hoc assignments.
• Develop risk-based audit programs, contribute to the identification of key risks and controls during each audit project, and evaluate and report on the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls.
• Develop detailed audit work programs incorporating test schedules, sampling methodology, etc., to ensure that the audit objectives are met.
• Conduct interviews with key stakeholders to obtain an understanding of processes and controls, based on evidence gathered and testing performed, conclude clearly on each step to ensure that audit objectives are met.
• Ensure that supporting work papers are clear and relevant, and sufficient evidence is obtained to support audit conclusions, all work papers should be properly documented in line with the IA manual.
• Prepare clear, concise, and accurate audit reports, discuss and validate any audit exceptions/weakness/concerns highlighted during reviews with client, identifying related risks and recommended corrective actions.
• Agree reports with management and obtain management responses and target action dates.
• Complete assigned audits within agreed time and budget, ensure that the Audit Lead/Manager is informed of progress, and all escalations are made on a timely basis.
• Where appropriate, familiarize yourself and assess compliance with International Accounting Standards (IAS), Regulatory requirements, Company Policies & Procedures, and DoA, etc.
• Undertake proactive follow-up of outstanding audit issues, undertake thorough validation, and obtain requisite evidence before closure of issues.
• Assist in development of the audit plan and preparation of periodic reports to Management and Audit Committee.

Addition Responsibilities:

• Perform peer review of work performed by other audit staff, where required.
• Completion and wrap-up of relevant Audit file in compliance with established Quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with the Internal Audit Departmental standards and Policies and Procedures.
• Ensure compliance with Company Policies and Procedures.
• Develop and maintain strong rapport with key operating and corporate associates.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors/Masters Degree Finance/Engineering or any other discipline.
• Should possess a relevant professional certificate such as CA, CPA, ACCA, CIA, or CISA.
• 4 to 5 years of post-qualification experience through public accounting/auditing and/or industry in GCC, preferably in F&B or Retail.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Thorough understanding of IIA standards and auditing and control practices.
• Self-starter with Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work closely with people at all levels of the organization, and facilitate the implementation of corrective action.
• Proficient in MS Office (especially Excel and PPT).
• Data Savvy with strong analytical skills.
• Updated knowledge of applicable standards, laws, and regulations.
• Attention to detail without losing sight of the big picture.
• Integrity and reliability.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Open to working in overseas locations and ability to understand and work across different cultures and regulatory environments.

Key Qualifications:

• CA, CPA, ACCA, CIA, or CISA certification.
• 4-5 years of post-qualification experience in auditing.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.