Group Internal Auditor

Location:               Head office – Cairo, Egypt.

The position is part of the management team of the company Playing a critical role in delivering the organisation's strategic objectives by objectively assessing the adequacy and effectiveness of governance and management of risks, giving an evidence-based opinion on all aspects of governance, risk management and internal control. Leading the Internal Audit function and team for the Holding company and its affiliates/subsidiaries.

1.  Org Compliance & Control:

• Providing reasonable assurance on the effectiveness of the organization’s risk management and the strength of internal controls. The position assesses organization-wide compliance.
• Perform Internal controls assessments of acquired companies or joint venture companies’ subsidiaries or affiliates.
• Ensures that all Subsidiary/affiliate companies to holding company comply to all approved corporate policies and procedures

2. Methodology & documentation:

• Ensure methodical documentation of work plans, testing results, conclusions and recommendations.
• Ensure follow up on findings and corrective actions.
• Ensure that Internal Audit is performing its work in accordance with established professional standards and remain abreast of emerging trends and best practices that can be incorporated into the function.

3. Risk Assessment:

• Develop a risk based approach incorporated into the annual audit plan.
• Perform organization-wide risk assessments to identify significant risks or exposure related to internal controls or compliance with Holding policies and procedures, laws and regulations, efficiency of operations, and accuracy of programmatic and financial reporting.
• Provide feedback and recommendations on business risks and improving operational efficiencies and processes where appropriate and lead efforts to mitigate identified control deficiencies.

4. Reporting:

• Proactively inform Top Mgt of significant risks or exposures related to internal controls, compliance, and/or governance requiring prompt attention.
• Report regulary on findings and follow up on recommended actions to ensure control and compliance.

5. Internal Audit Team :

• Maintain, attract, hire, and retain a team of high-performing audit professionals who possess outstanding knowledge, experience, ethics, and integrity.
• Promote a strong team spirit within Internal Audit Team.