Internal Audit Specialist

Clients Overview:
Our client is a public infrastructure authority established responsible for the planning design and management of largescale infrastructure projects and public buildings in a Gulf state. They contribute to the countrys socioeconomic development by delivering public facilities in alignment with national development goals. Through strategic partnerships and a focus on health safety and excellence they play a key role in supporting sustainable growth and enhancing infrastructure.

Job Overview:
Perform professional internal auditing work for Business Support and Corporate Services. This includes developing an internal audit plan assessing organizational risks creating audit reports with recommendations and communicating audit results to stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to preparing annual and longterm audit plans ensuring comprehensive coverage of all organizational activities management systems and practices.
• Audit financial policies processes and procedures producing reports that highlight recommendations and opportunities for improvement.
• Evaluate operating processes and controls to ensure resource efficiency and identify potential costeffective improvements.
• Support the development of organizationwide policies processes and procedures examining and assessing the adequacy and effectiveness of internal control systems including HRrelated procedures such as recruitment employee leaves promotions and performance management.
• Assist with IT audits to ensure ITrelated risks are properly identified and addressed by the Information Systems Department.
• Participate in inventory exercises when required.
• Communicate audit results through written reports and oral presentations to management and leadership as needed.
• Prepare audit programs in alignment with engagement scope and requirements.
• Assist the General Auditing Advisor/Expert in developing applicable policies procedures and processes.
• Work closely with the General Auditing Advisor/Expert to ensure the Internal Audit Department complies with the organizations strategy management policies processes and procedures.
• Stay informed on market trends and leading practices in internal audit.
• Keep the General Auditing Advisor/Expert and Senior General Audit Specialist informed of significant issues that may impact the organizations goals.

Key Business Interactions:
Internal:

1. Internal Audit Department Manager
2. Internal Auditing Advisor
3. Head of General Audit Section
4. General Auditing Advisor
5. General Auditing Expert
6. Senior General Audit Specialist
7. Auditors (One Two and Three)
8. All other employees as required

External:

1. External Auditors
2. Senior Management of Consultants Contractors and Suppliers

Qualification:

• University degree preferably in Accounting with a professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACA ACCA CPA) or equivalent (Masters degree preferred).

Experience:

Mandatory Requirements:

• 15 years of relevant experience preferably in the construction or related industries.
• Excellent communication skills in English (written and spoken).

Desirable Requirements:

• Arabic language skills.

Remote Work :

No