Job Summary

• To perform the internal auditing of company activities; guide and coach the Internal Auditors and submit audit reports and follow up on them accordingly.

Key Accountabilities

• Plan audit assignments based on risk-based auditing principles.
• Review the means of safeguarding company assets (tangible and intangible) and verifying the existence of such assets.
• 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 those policies, plans, procedures, laws and regulations, which could have significant impact on operations and reporting on whether the organization is in compliance.
• Review economy and efficiency with which resources are employed: review financial activities and other operations of the company including Systems/IT, Production, Engineering, Marketing/Sales and Human Resources/Personnel; and report recommendations to eliminate duplication, waste, red tape and bureaucracy.
• Review IT Systems and Controls.
• Prepare the audit interim report and follow up on the communication of the final report and subsequent actions taken towards the recommendations made.
• Any other responsibility assigned by the Senior Auditor.

Knowledge, Skills and Aptitude

• Educational Qualifications and Certifications: University degree in Finance and Accounts or relevant major. Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor or Certified Information Systems Auditor with a post graduate certifications in internal auditing, internal controls or IT security 
• Knowledge: industry standards, regulations, and best practices relevant to the organization you are auditing. Familiarity with Quality Management
• Technical Skills: best practices in risk management, control and governance process.
• Strong experience in evaluating IT controls.
• Language Skills: Arabic is desirable. English is essential
• Experience: Minimum of 5-7 years as a Member of International Audit firm or an internal auditing department of reputed organization

Key Interactions

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