About the Role
The Senior Lead Auditor is responsible for reviewing the governance, risk, and control systems, policies, procedures, and processes within the organization. This role involves making recommendations to improve the risk management framework, monitoring internal controls, mitigating risks, and providing feedback about audit plans and 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 those activities.
- Assess whether organizational units are performing their planning, accounting, custodial, risk management, or control activities in compliance with management instructions and organizational objectives.
- 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 necessary.
- Survey functions and activities in assigned areas to evaluate operations and the adequacy of control systems.
- Develop and prepare an engagement plan and work program, determining necessary engagement procedures (statistical sampling, data analytics, and use of IT).
- Comply with company policies, procedures, and international audit standards.
- Ensure 100% compliance with the scheduled audit program.
- Provide support to departments for the remediation of identified issues.
- Identify key control points within the system.
- Evaluate system effectiveness using business systems knowledge (financial, manufacturing, engineering, procurement) and engagement techniques.
- Recommend necessary staff to complete audit engagements.
- Analyze and appraise information for informed, objective conclusions on system adequacy and activity efficiency.
- Prepare formal written reports and communications expressing opinions on system adequacy and efficiency.
- Assess the adequacy of corrective actions to improve identified deficiencies.
- Perform monthly follow-ups on the implementation of agreed corrective actions.
Job Knowledge & Skills
- Knowledge of internal audit and risk management functions with at least 5 years of experience as a Supervisor or Senior Internal Auditor.
- Excellent understanding of financial processes and operational audits.
- Familiarity with Internal Audit Institute requirements, including the Code of Conduct for Internal Auditing and control processes.
- Experience in forensic audits and investigations, with strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Proficient in ERP systems, with SAP functional skills required for success in this role.
- Data analytical experience, preferably using ACL.
Job Experience
- Minimum of 8 years of working experience, with 5 years of relevant experience and 2 years in the GCC being a plus.
Competencies
- Leadership
- Quality
- Resilience
- Build High-Performing Teams
- Provide Direction
- Business Understanding & Process Analysis L3
- Financial Analysis Tools and Techniques L3
- Governance, IA, and Control Tools and Techniques L3
- Data Analysis L3
- Risk Analysis & Control Assessment Techniques L3
- AI Fluency
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
- Professional degree in Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
