Senior Lead Auditor

_Job Summary_

The Senior Lead Auditor is responsible to review the governance, risk, and control systems, policies, procedures and processes, and gives recommendations in order to improve the risk management framework and to monitor internal controls, mitigate risks posed to the organization and provide feedback about audit plans/reports.

_Job Responsibilities 1_

Conduct reviews of assigned organizational and functional internal audit activities.

Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of the controls over those activities.

Determine whether organizational units are performing their planning, accounting, custodial, risk management, or control activities in compliance with management instructions, applicable statements of policy and procedures, and in a manner consistent with both organizational objectives and high standards of administrative practice.

Plan, execute, report and follow up on engagements in accordance with internal audit standards and methodology.

Perform and report on ad-hoc reviews and/ forensic investigations as per request.

Survey functions and activities in assigned areas to determine the nature of operations and the adequacy of the system of control to achieve established objectives.

Plan the scope of the engagement and prepares an engagement plan and work program.

Determines the engagement procedures to be used, including statistical sampling, data analytics and the use of information technology.

Complies with the Company policies and procedures, and the international audit standards.

Ensure implementation and compliance to The Company Policies and Procedures on all transactions done on daily basis.

Ensure to properly explain the Company's procedures and standards to auditees when and as required.

Perform the engagement in a professional manner and in accordance with the approved engagement work programs.

Collect the data required to complete the reports.

Conduct regular operational audit visits to departments and sites as Scheduled.

Ensure 100% compliance of the scheduled audit program.

Provide support to departments and sites for remediation of arising mistakes.

Identify the key control points of the system.

Evaluate a system’s effectiveness through the application of knowledge of business systems, including financial, manufacturing, engineering, procurement, and other operations, and an understanding of engagement techniques.

_Job Responsibilities 2_

Recommend necessary staff required to complete the engagement.

Obtain, analyze, and appraise information as a basis for an informed, objective conclusion (opinion) on the adequacy and effectiveness of the system and the efficiency of performance of the activities being reviewed.

Prepare formal written report and communication expressing opinions on the adequacy and effectiveness of the system and the efficiency with which activities are carried out.

Appraise the adequacy of the corrective action to improve deficient conditions.

Perform monthly follow-up on the implementation of corrective action as per agreed action plans.

Knowledge within Internal Audit, Risk Management functions and External Audit and at least 5 years’ experience as a Supervisor/Senior Internal Auditor.

Excellent knowledge of Financial Process and Operational Audit

Knowledge of Internal Audit Institute requirements, including the Code of Conduct for Internal Auditing and Control processes.

Knowledge of fundamental audit processes

Experience in Forensic Audits and Investigations with analytical skills and attention to details.

ERP knowledge of SAP functional skills are a requirement to be successful in this role.

Data analytical experience, preferably using ACL.

_Job Experience_

Minimum 8 year(s) working experience, 5 year(s) relevant working experience, 2 year (s) GCC is a plus

_Competencies_

Data analysis L3

Business Understanding & process analysis L3

Governance, IA and control tools and techniques L3

Risk analysis & control assessment techniques L3

Financial Analysis tools and techniques L3

_Education_

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Accounts and Finance

Profesional degree in Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)