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Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
1. Develop and execute comprehensive audit plans to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, risk management processes, and compliance frameworks.
2. Lead and manage a team of auditors, providing guidance, mentorship, and training as necessary to ensure high-quality audit engagements.
3. Conduct risk assessments to identify key areas of focus and prioritize audit activities based on risk exposure and significance to the organization.
4. Perform detailed audit procedures, including documentation reviews, interviews, walkthroughs, and testing of controls, to evaluate the design and operational effectiveness of internal controls.
5. Identify control deficiencies, process inefficiencies, and compliance gaps, and recommend practical and sustainable solutions to address them.
6. Prepare clear and concise audit reports summarizing audit findings, recommendations, and management responses, and present findings to senior management and the Audit Committee.
7. Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and follow up with management to ensure timely and effective remediation of identified issues.
8. Stay abreast of emerging risks, industry trends, and regulatory requirements to continuously enhance the audit approach and methodology.
9. Foster strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organization, including business unit leaders, process owners, and external auditors, to promote collaboration and facilitate effective communication.
10. Contribute to the development and maintenance of policies, procedures, and best practices related to internal audit activities.
11. Ability to travel across all the governorates
Job Requirements
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field; advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Public Accountant) preferred.
- Progressive experience in internal auditing, risk management, or related fields, with at least 10 years related to the retail industry, in a managerial or supervisory role.
- Strong understanding of internal control concepts, risk assessment methodologies, and auditing standards.
- Demonstrated proficiency in conducting complex audits, analyzing data, and evaluating control environments across various business functions and processes.
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to articulate audit findings, facilitate discussions, and influence decision-making at all levels of the organization.
- Proven leadership abilities, with a track record of effectively leading teams, managing projects, and driving results in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
- Analytical mindset, attention to detail, and critical thinking skills to identify issues, assess risks, and develop practical solutions.
- Sound judgment, integrity, and professionalism to maintain independence and objectivity while performing audit activities.
- Proficiency in audit software tools, data analytics techniques, and Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
