internal audit officer

Kuwait - Kuwait

description

Your primary responsibilities as an Internal Auditor include, but are not limited to, executing audits and handling special assignments directed by the Internal Audit Manager. 


main tasks:

  • Develop a comprehensive risk control matrix and audit programs covering all the audit objectives defined at the time of audit planning;
  • Developing comprehensive information/data requests based on the approved audit programs;
  • Conduct audit field work as per the approved audit programs.
  • Collecting sufficient information to support the execution of all audit steps;
  • Ensuring that all specific instructions of the Internal Audit Manager are addressed during the audit fieldwork;
  • Maintaining work paper documentation of audit steps, audit evidence, supporting documents, and conclusions on a real-time basis;
  • Preparing comprehensive finding summary sheets with detailed conditions, criteria, root causes, consequences, and recommendations;
  • Preparing draft audit reports to ensure that all findings have an appropriate disposition considering the facts, criticality, and preliminary justification provided by the process owners;
  • Conducting quarterly audit follow-up reviews to validate and update the implementation status of the previously reported audit findings.

kpi’s

  • Participation in special reviews/management requests.Several major process/system improvements were identified as a result of audits;
  • Timely completion of work paper documentation;
  • Adherence to the agreed time plan and quality standards of audit reports for review;
  • Percentage of audits completed without supervision;
  • Handling of more than one audit with effective execution;
  • Positive management/auditee feedback obtained.


Skills

skills & competencies:

  • Ability to understand business processes ensuring processes are documented completely and accurately;
  • Analytical thinking;
  • Proactive in researching business best practice concepts;
  • Solid listening skills;
  • Takes initiative, strong organization and follow-up skills;
  • Possess an appropriate combination of technical expertise in fields such as auditing, finance, operations, or investigations;
  • Strong ethical standards and high levels of integrity;
  • IT skills;
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; 


education & qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree: accounting, finance, technology or the equivalent combination of Education, training, and work experience;
  • A recognized professional designation in Accounting or Internal Auditing (CACMACGACIACISA) would be an advantage;
  • Locally available;
  • 5 years of experience in internal auditing field, but 1- 3 years’ experience will be fine for Jr. Internal Auditor;
  • Excellent in English. Arabic language would be an advantage.


Post date: Today
Publisher: Bayt
Post date: Today
Publisher: Bayt