:JOB PURPOSE:To conduct and to complete successfully all audit assignments allocated (administrative, financial, operational) according to scheduled and annual audit plans, and in accordance with corporate strategies, procedures, policies, and directives. To prepare initial draft of audit reports (admin./financial/operational), and to follow up corrective action plans with concerned staff.Job Specific AccountabilitiesInternal Audit PlanningStudies and conducts audit assignments of allocated divisions/departments, according to scheduled and annual audit plans. Collects and analyses all working documents regarding systems processes, procedures and policies in place, necessary for auditing and evaluation purposes.Internal Audit Execution

• Executes the approved annual audit plan as agreed and ensures that all audited areas are subject to adequate evaluation of internal controls. Identifies areas that may require additional audit coverage to ensure that systems, procedures and internal controls are effectively adhered. Collects and analyses all necessary evidence, to assess any potential procedural risks.

• Analyses, discusses and coordinates with audited department and concerned staff, revision and evaluation of admin./financial/operational procedures. Makes recommendations to improve the internal controls.

• Helps in analysing and revises administrative, financial and operational procedures and policies, and makes recommendations to improve controls. Follows audit procedures as outlined in audit program, and verifies compliance with pertinent laws and regulations. Reviews and discusses with the concerned staff all problems, controls and other audit related matters disclosed in audit reports.

• Initiates updating audit programs (administrative/financial/operational), and prepares complete audit working papers.

• Visits and carries out audit programs for Service Stations, depots and other remote areas, as per annual audit programs schedule.

• Recommends updates in the Risk Register following the audit test of controls.

Internal Audit Reporting

• Prepares preliminary draft audit report, highlighting discrepancies and non-compliance issues and recommending new/additional controls to mitigate such deficiencies. Discusses the preliminary report with the concerned staff, and reviews their comments, feedback and corrective action plan with the Senior Auditor in order to prepare the final audit report.

• Prepares draft audit reports for Senior Auditors review, highlighting compliance status of concerned department/division, any non-compliance issues and shortcomings.

RequirementsQUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:Minimum QualificationBachelor Degree in Commerce/ AccountingMinimum Experience & Knowledge & Skills

• 6 years of professional experience in auditing

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English, knowledge of Arabic is an advantage

• Understanding of business processes and systems

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint

• Ability to work independently and as part of team

• Critical Thinking & Analysis skills

• Good knowledge on the internal audit, corporate governance and risk management

Professional CertificationsAt least one professional qualification/ certification from one of auditing associations (CPA, CFE, CIA).

Al Nahiya Group