We have a challenging opportunity opened up for the role of Director in our Internal Audit practice. The Director role in Internal Audit requires multi-dimensional capabilities. They are responsible for growing existing accounts, risk-based audit planning, project execution and reporting. The candidate should be a self-starter and should have the drive to grow the business and enhance the service offerings. Directors develop a deep understanding of client s business and build lasting relationships with client personnel. They ensures successful completion of assigned audit engagements, from start to finish, inclusive of preplanning and wrap up activities. Depending on assigned engagement, reports to one or more member(s) of the Internal Audit senior management team. Manages and directs daily activities of more junior auditors assigned to assist the Supervising Auditor during an engagement. Applies risk and control concepts to scenarios encountered and identifies any potential issues. Communicates identified issues with Internal Audit senior management to ensure any potential concerns are addressed in a timely and effective manner. He also has a significant role in business development. This entails generation of new leads, effective networking, conceptualizing new solutions and such other tasks.
ROLE REQUIREMENTS
Some of the key responsibilities of this role are:
Ensures adequate focus on personal professional growth relevant to taking on more challenging assignments, in line with standard audit career progression proactively seeks relevant Education and training opportunities
Performs other related duties as assigned. Understand the business model and business processes of the client
Conducts assigned audit engagements successfully from beginning to end
Identifies and communicates issues raised, offering recommended solutions relevant to business and risk
Supervises junior auditors assigned to engagements providing guidance and overall review of deliverables
Ensures audit conclusions are based on a complete understanding of the process, circumstances, and risk
Develops audit programs and testing procedures relevant to risk and test objectives.
Stay abreast of current business and economic developments relevant to the client’s business
Develop a positive work environment and encourage teamwork.
Assist in preparing project plan, work program, perform data analyses, document working papers etc. as required by the execution team
Assist in preparing client presentations, and proposals (for different target audiences CXOs, Board of Directors, Audit Committees) Manage performance of audit procedures. This includes identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analyzing evidence, and documenting client processes and procedures. Demonstrate technical competence in related domain.
Business development and growth of the practice in terms of revenue, team and profitability.
DESIRED PROFILE
Bachelor s degree in accounting, finance, technology or the equivalent combination of Education, training, and work experience.
CA, MBA and prior Audit/Consulting experience with Big 4 or Strategy firms.
One or more relevant professional certifications (i.e. CPA, CIA, CFE, CISA, CA, ACCA) Work experience in any of the following sectors: Retail, Trading, Contracting, Automotive, FMCG, Production, Etc..
Overall 15 plus years of relevant full time work experience in Consulting/Internal Auditing.
Experience in leading consulting firms or a Big 4 will be an added advantage.
Fluent in English (reading, speaking, and writing). Preference will be given to Bilingual candidates (Arabic/English).
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