Job Family Card - Internal Audit

Independent and objective function aimed to enhance internal controls to achieve organisation objectives based on organisational risks. Monitor the proper use of resources to reach the defined goals and objectives. Provide recommendations and advice based on reviews, analyses and assessments of data and business processes. Perform full audit cycle starting from the audit plan end to the reporting to audit committee.

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Internal Audit Associate

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BIA

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Internal Audit

Responsibilities

    Gather required documents for internal audit including conducting research.

    Contribute in creating various schedules, summaries and letters in accordance with audit principles and standards.

    Develop and maintain an accurate filing and documentations on a timely manner.

    Facilitate internal review activities according to audit standards.

    Contribute in performing testing procedures.

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Internal Audit specialist

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BIA

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Internal Audit

Responsibilities

    Draft audit potential issues and findings according to risk implications.

    Participate in planning and performing of audit activities including business operations, financial and compliance according to applicable standards.

    Gather and analyse information and evidences on the existence of effective control measures.

    Assist in determining audit requirements, identify areas of improvements, concerns, and recommend improvements to procedures and internal controls.

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Internal Audit Team Lead

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BIA

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Internal Audit

Responsibilities

    Define internal audit projects' scopes and approve timeline.

    Review audit work documentations in order to ensure key controls are tested and all imperative risks are being addressed.

    Examine financial reporting to ensure accuracy and reliability of accounting guidance and compliance with applicable standards.

    Issue observations reports regarding audit projects.

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Internal Audit Manager

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BIA

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Internal Audit

Responsibilities

    Manage and direct the risk assessment and internal controls.

    Plan and manage the internal audit cycles and determine scope, frequency and duration of audits and distribute resources accordingly.

    Oversee and assess integrity of financial reporting cycles complying with rule, regulations and applicable standards.

    Oversee the implementation of corrective actions and improvements according to audit recommendations.

    Conduct ad hoc assignments regarding identified or reported risks.

    Propose the department charter to ensure promotion of internal organisational integrity.

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Head of Internal Audit

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BIA

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Internal Audit

Responsibilities

    Contribute to the formulation of the overall organisation's strategy, in collaboration with others in the executive team, focusing on the organisation's internal audit function.

    Approve and ensure implementation of internal audit function policies and procedures and ensure its efficiency.

    Manage internal audit function and ensures its compliance to regulatory requirements as well as Internal audit standards.

    Manage and monitor internal audit function budget for cost efficiency.

    Manage internal and external relationships and represent the organisation in all business matters related to internal audit function.

    Oversee the implementation of the approved audit plan assuring the highest level of service quality.

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