About the Role
As an Internal Auditor, you will play a key role in evaluating financial controls, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving operational efficiency. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to assess risks, improve processes, and maintain the highest standards of corporate governance.
Responsibilities
- Conduct internal audits to assess the effectiveness of financial controls, risk management systems, and operational processes.
- Ensure compliance with local and international laws, regulations, and company policies.
- Provide independent and objective evaluations of business operations, financial statements, and internal controls.
- Identify gaps in processes and propose recommendations to enhance efficiency and mitigate risks.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement risk management strategies, and identify any area for process, internal control improvement and value addition.
- Review and analyze financial statements, transactions, and supporting documentation.
- Perform risk assessments and detect potential discrepancies or fraudulent activities.
- Prepare and present audit reports with findings and recommendations to senior management.
- Monitor and follow up on audit recommendations, ensuring their successful implementation.
- Participate in any compliance and forensics accounting investigations, in full coordination with the Compliance Department.
- Support external auditors during statutory audits and regulatory compliance assessments.
- Stay updated on industry regulations, auditing standards, and best practices.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- Professional certification such as CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) or CA (Chartered Accountant).
- 5+ years of experience in internal audit, financial analysis, or risk assessment.
- Strong knowledge of accounting standards, taxation, and regulatory frameworks, as well as Bribery Laws (Sapin 2 Laws, UK Bribery Acts, FCPA, etc).
- Proficiency in audit management software and data analysis tools.
- Experience in evaluating internal control systems and executing audit plans.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and familiarity with ERP systems.
- High ethical standards, confidentiality, and integrity.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Fluent in English + additional languages such as Arab or Indian.
- Willingness to travel to various countries such as Middle East, Africa, Asia, Americas or Europe.
Preferred Skills
- Advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Experience conducting audits in a regulated industry.
- Knowledge of international auditing standards (IFRS, COSO, ISO 31000).
- Hands-on experience with data analytics and visualization tools.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage large datasets.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
A supportive and collaborative work environment fostering professional growth. Exposure to international markets, working with diverse teams. Opportunities for career progression within a global organization.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.
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