Associate - Internal Audit, Risk, Governance

R2R Consults; Muscat; In loco; OMR 9000 - 15.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

R2R Consultants LLP is seeking an experienced Internal Audit Associate in Muscat, Oman to support the execution of internal audit assignments across clients. The role involves conducting audit procedures, gathering information, testing, and documenting observations under senior supervision.

You will assist in planning, testing, and reporting, helping identify control weaknesses and practical recommendations. Relies on Excel for data analysis and adheres to professional standards.

Competenze

• Experience supporting internal audit assignments across clients.
• Knowledge of professional audit standards and methodologies.
• Ability to analyze business processes and controls.

Mansioni

• Assist in planning and executing internal audit assignments.
• Perform testing and review supporting documents.
• Prepare working papers and document conclusions.
• Assess risks and improve internal controls.
• Analyze financial and operational data using Excel.
• Draft audit observations and management letters.
• Track implementation of audit recommendations.

Conoscenze

Audit planning

Audit testing

Data analysis

Documentation

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Team collaboration

Communication

Strumenti

Excel

Audit software

Descrizione del lavoro

Hiring Associate Governance Risk amp Compliance Location Muscat Oman Candidates who are willing to relocate are welcome to apply We are looking for an experienced professional to join a reputed financial services firm in Oman recognised among the country s Top 10 audit firms.

Position Overview

The Internal Audit Associate is responsible for supporting the execution of internal audit assignments across various clients and business processes. The role involves conducting audit procedures, gathering and analyzing information, performing testing, maintaining audit documentation and assisting in identifying control weaknesses and areas for improvement. The position works under the guidance of the Senior Audit Associate and contributes to delivering quality audit assignments in accordance with applicable professional standards, internal methodologies and client requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Audit Planning amp Execution: Assist the Assistant Manager in planning and executing internal audit assignments, understand the client s business processes, systems, risks and internal controls, perform assigned audit procedures in accordance with the approved audit programme and methodology, conduct process walkthroughs and document understanding of key controls.
• Audit Testing: Perform substantive and control testing as assigned, review supporting documents, records, transactions and other relevant information, identify exceptions, control gaps and unusual transactions during testing, ensure audit testing is properly documented and supported by sufficient evidence.
• Working Papers amp Documentation: Prepare and maintain accurate and complete audit working papers, document audit procedures performed, evidence obtained, observations and conclusions, maintain proper indexing and cross-referencing of audit documentation, ensure working papers comply with the firm s audit methodology and quality requirements.
• Risk amp Internal Controls: Assist in assessing risks and evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, identify control deficiencies and communicate significant issues to the Senior Audit Associate, assist in developing practical recommendations to address identified weaknesses.
• Data Analysis: Collect organize and analyze financial and operational data for audit purposes, perform basic analytical procedures and identify unusual trends or variances, use Excel and other relevant audit tools to support audit testing and analysis.
• Reporting: Assist in preparing audit observations, findings and supporting schedules, provide inputs for audit reports and management letters, assist in documenting management responses and agreed corrective actions.
• Follow-up: Assist in tracking implementation of agreed audit recommendations, review supporting evidence provided by clients for closure of audit findings, Escalate overdue or unresolved matters to the Senior Audit Associate.
• Compliance amp Professional Standards: Perform audit work in accordance with applicable professional standards, internal audit methodologies, company policies and relevant regulatory requirements, maintain confidentiality of client information and audit documentation, comply with the firm s professional ethics and quality-control requirements.
• Team Support: Work collaboratively with Senior Associates, Managers and other audit team members, complete assigned tasks within agreed timelines and budgets, seek guidance from seniors where required and incorporate review comments promptly.