Job Summary

• To advise and assist in the development and implementation of proper Accounting & Reporting Procedures relating to the Group companies and ensure full implementation.
• To take on the responsibilities of Manager IAD in his absence.

Key Accountabilities

• Prepare "risk based" annual audit plans under guidance and in coordination with Manager IAD. Manage and implement the approved annual audit plan.Maintain audit universe detailing all auditable activities within his domain.Implement audit programmes relating to specific audit activities.Review the reliability and integrity of financial and operating information and the means used to identify, measure, classify and report such information.Review the systems established to ensure compliance with policies, plans, procedures, laws and regulations, which could have significant impact on operations and reporting whether the organization is in compliance.
• Examine and evaluate EDP controls and audit risks by reviewing application systems and efficiency, conducting audit of data, organizational / operational audit and carrying out computer interrogation test.Review the means of safeguarding company assets (tangible and intangible) and verifying the existence of such assets.
• Make oral or written presentations to department heads to highlight the audit's findings and discuss recommendations and submit the final audit reports for review by the Manager IAD.
• Supervise Internal Auditors and to evaluate their quantitative/qualitative performance. 
• Carry out various responsibilities assigned by company policies and procedures (Investigations, Scrappings, Construction Contract Reviews, etc).

Knowledge, Skills and Aptitude

• Educational Qualifications and Certifications: University degree in Internal Auditor (CIA) or Chartered Accountant (CA) or Chartered Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Frauds Examiner (CFE).
• Knowledge: Ethical Judgment and Professional Skepticism,Regulatory Knowledge and Compliance Expertise
• Technical Skills: Audit Methodolgies, risk management and compliance management 
• Language Skills: Arabic is desirable. English is essential
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years experience as member of International Audit Firm or Internal Audit department of reputed organization in supervisory cadre; with exposure to best practices in risk management, control and governance process; and IT Audit or IT Security experience (3-5 years).

Key Interactions

• Key Internal Contacts:
• Departmental staff
• Key External Contacts: 
• Zahid Group Business Units Members - Senior Management and Junior levels
• Direct Reports:  Senior Internal Auditors, Internal Auditors I and II