About the Role
The Senior Lead Auditor is responsible for reviewing governance, risk, and control systems, policies, procedures, and processes. The key focus is to improve the risk management framework, monitor internal controls, mitigate risks posed to the organization, and provide feedback about audit plans/reports.
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Job Responsibilities
- Conduct reviews of assigned organizational and functional internal audit activities.
- Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of controls over internal audit activities.
- Determine compliance of organizational units with management instructions, applicable statements of policy and procedures, while ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
- Plan, execute, report, and follow up on engagements in accordance with internal audit standards and methodologies.
- Perform and report on ad-hoc reviews and forensic investigations as requested.
- Survey functions and activities in assigned areas to assess operations and control adequacy.
- Plan scope of engagement and prepare engagement plans and work programs, including statistical sampling and data analytics.
- Comply with company policies, procedures, and international audit standards.
- Ensure implementation and compliance with company policies on daily transactions.
- Explain company procedures and standards to auditees as required.
- Conduct operations audits regularly as scheduled to ensure 100% compliance with the scheduled audit program.
- Assist departments and sites in identifying and remediating arising mistakes.
- Identify key control points in systems and evaluate their effectiveness across various business systems (financial, manufacturing, engineering, procurement) using engagement techniques.
Additional Responsibilities
- Recommend necessary staff to complete engagements.
- Analyze and appraise information objectively to inform opinions on the adequacy and effectiveness of systems and performance efficiency.
- Prepare formal reports and communications expressing opinions on system adequacy and activity efficiency.
- Appraise corrective actions taken to address deficiencies and conduct monthly follow-ups on the implementation of these actions.
Job Knowledge & Skills
- Knowledge of Internal Audit and Risk Management functions, including at least 5 years' experience as a Supervisor/Senior Internal Auditor.
- Excellent understanding of financial processes and operational audit.
- Familiarity with 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 strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- ERP knowledge, with functional skills in SAP required for success in this role.
- Data analytical experience, preferably using ACL.
Job Experience
- Minimum of 8 years working experience, including 5 years in relevant roles, with a preference for 2 years in the GCC.
Competencies
- Agility
- Leadership
- Quality
- Resilience
- Ability to Build High-Performing Teams
- Providing Direction
- Strong Business Understanding & Process Analysis
- Proficiency in Financial Analysis Tools and Techniques
- Governance, Internal Audit, and Control Tools and Techniques
- Data Analysis Skills
- Risk Analysis & Control Assessment Techniques
- AI Fluency
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Professional credentials such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).
