Senior Internal Auditor

Key Responsibilities

Audit Execution

• Lead assigned audit engagements from planning to completion, including scoping, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up.
• Define audit scope in collaboration with the Audit Manager, based on business understanding and risk assessment.
• Apply risk and control concepts to identify control gaps, process weaknesses, and improvement opportunities.
• Design audit programs and testing procedures aligned with audit objectives and identified risks.
• Obtain, analyze, and document sufficient and appropriate audit evidence to support conclusions.
• Develop a thorough understanding of operational and financial processes and document audit work clearly and accurately.

Monitoring & Reporting

• Prepare high-quality audit reports and presentations, clearly communicating findings, root causes, and recommendations to management.

Team Leadership

• Supervise and guide junior auditors during engagements to ensure quality, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Assign and communicate tasks clearly, ensuring timely delivery of audit objectives.
• Organize work in a risk-based and productive manner, both individually and across the engagement team.

Professional Development & Compliance

• Maintain compliance with internal audit policies, departmental procedures, and professional standards (IIA).
• Actively pursue continuous professional development and training aligned with audit career progression.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional certification (CIA or other IIA certifications) is preferred but not mandatory.

Experience

• Minimum 4 years of audit experience with a Big 4 firm, or
• Minimum 6 years of internal audit experience in an industry environment.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical skills with proven ability to identify issues and determine root causes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Arabic communication skills (reading, writing, and speaking) are an advantage.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team