Senior Internal Audit & Risk Advisor

KPMG in Kuwait; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 9,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG in Kuwait is seeking an experienced Internal Auditor to join the Internal Audit, Risk and Compliance team. The role focuses on developing Risk and Controls Matrices, conducting risk assessments, and drafting audit reports for various business areas in Kuwait.

Ideal candidates will have 3–4 years in internal audit/ERM, a degree in accounting, and may benefit from English/Arabic bilingual abilities. The team encourages growth and professional development within a global network.

Qualifications

• Minimum Degree in Accounting or equivalent (CIA, CA, ACCA, CPA, CMA).
• 3-4 years of professional internal audit, Enterprise Risk Management and/or Risk Assurance experience with a minimum of 2 years in a Senior capacity.
• Bilingual in English and Arabic is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Independently develop RCMs (Risk and Controls Matrices) covering various business areas and support functions.
• Able to effectively define scope of work and internal audit procedures.
• Perform risk assessments by understanding, documenting processes, identifying risks and controls, evaluating them and identifying weaknesses in governance, risk management and controls.
• Constantly reviews work products performed by junior team members to ensure quality.
• Effectively draft internal audit reports of findings, implications and recommendations.
• Assist in development of ERM practices, including development of a risk management framework, risk assessments and control monitoring.

Skills

Internal audit

Risk assessment

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

KPMG in Kuwait is seeking an experienced Internal Auditor to join the Internal Audit, Risk and Compliance team. The role focuses on developing Risk and Controls Matrices, conducting risk assessments, and drafting audit reports for various business areas in Kuwait.

Ideal candidates will have 3–4 years in internal audit/ERM, a degree in accounting, and may benefit from English/Arabic bilingual abilities. The team encourages growth and professional development within a global network.