Manager Internal Audit

Gulf Air; Manama; Presencial; BHD 22.000 - 38.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Gulf Air in Manama seeks an experienced Internal Audit Manager to oversee risk-based audits, performance, financial and compliance projects, and to provide guidance to staff. You will support the annual audit plan, ensure adherence to international standards, and communicate findings with management.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting or related field, professional certifications such as CIA, CPA, ACCA, or CISA, and a minimum six years in audit or risk roles, with leadership experience.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, Business Administration, or related field.
• CIA/CPA/ACCA/ACA/CISA certifications required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in internal/external audit, risk management, or compliance.
• Experience leading audit assignments and managing stakeholder engagements.

Responsabilidades

• Assist Director Internal Audit in identification and evaluation of organization risks for strategic audit planning.
• Assist Director Internal Audit in risk assessment alignment with company strategy and processes.
• Develop risk-based internal audit plan addressing key risks and control areas.
• Allocate audit resources based on availability and experience.
• Identify business and financial risks and design audit programs accordingly.
• Lead and manage audit tender reviews, consultancy, and ad-hoc assignments from planning to final report.
• Lead, manage, and review audit staff to document findings and recommendations.
• Prepare audit and consultancy reports for review by Director Internal Audit.
• Maintain productive relationships with management and process owners.
• Coordinate kick-off meetings and process understanding sessions with process owners.
• Lead audits by communicating deficiencies and remediation recommendations.
• Pursue professional development and share knowledge with colleagues.
• Review evidence of implementing recommendations and follow up with auditees.
• Update Internal Audit System and propose enhancements as needed.

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, Business Administration, or related field

CIA, CPA, ACCA, ACA, CISA certifications

Master's degree (preferred)

Descripción del empleo

Performs advanced level and or managerial professional internal auditing work that involves managing or conducting performance financial and compliance audit projects providing consulting services to organizational management and staff providing major input to development of the annual audit plan and providing training coaching and supervision to internal audit staff This is done while maintaining all organizational and professional ethical standards In addition works independently under general direction with extensive latitude for initiative and independent judgment Manages the audit and reviews assignments of all areas and functions within GFG following international auditing standards and practices as directed by Director of Internal Audit to assess the quality and adequacy of financial and operational controls and procedures checks compliance and recommends improvements Participates in the annual and periodic audit risk assessment to prioritize the audit assignments according to the area s risk rating

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist Director Internal Audit in the identification and evaluation of the organization s risk areas which will be used in the development of the strategic audit plan
• Assist Director Internal Audit in reviewing the risk assessment on annual basis to ensure that it is in line with Company strategy business and processes and associated changes
• Assist Director Internal Audit in developing a comprehensive risk-based internal audit plan that addresses key risks and control areas
• Assists Director Internal Audit in the resource allocation plan where resources are assigned to different audits based on their availability and experience
• Identifies all business and financial risks in each audited area and design the audit program to cover all risks
• Leads and manages the execution of audit tender reviews consultancy and ad-hoc assignments within the agreed timelines and budgeted hours from planning up to finalizing the audit report with management responses and action plan
• Leads and manages the audit resources in conducting interviews reviewing documents developing and administering surveys composing summary memos executing the audit program conducting the agreed tests and preparing working papers
• Leads manages and reviews the work of the audit staff in the identification development and documentation of audit findings and recommendations
• Then prepare draft audit and consultancy reports for further review by Director Internal Audit
• Develops and maintains productive client staff and management relationships through individual contacts opening meetings with management and audit exit meetings
• Arrange meetings with the process owners for kick-off of and process understanding exit meeting for communicating the results
• Take the lead on audits by communicating the deficiencies and remediation recommendations
• Pursues professional development opportunities including external and internal training and professional association memberships and share information gained with co-workers
• Reviews evidence provided by auditees as proof of implementing the audit recommendations and interact with the auditees for further discussion or evidence required
• Also update the Internal Audit System with the results From time to time and based on business requirements reviews IA System functionalities propose enhancements discusses with IT and tests the implementation of the changes

EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, Business Administration, or a related field.Professional certification such as CIA, CPA, ACCA, ACA, CISA, or equivalent is required.Master's degree is preferred.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum 6 years of experience in internal audit, external audit, risk management, compliance, or a related field. Experience leading audit assignments and managing stakeholder engagements.