Internal Audit Director

at  Al Tayer Group

The role would be responsible to support the Chief Audit and Risk Officer (CARO) to develop the audit strategy in line with the group’s risk and business strategy.
To streamline, enhance and deliver the mandate of the Group Internal Audit function by taking primary responsibility of leading the development and execution of the Risk Based Internal Audit Plan.
Lead and manage the Audit portfolio responsibilities across BU’s and Corporate, this shall entail the development, leading and managing of the team of auditors, Audit Manager/s and External Consultants.
The role will also require ability to engage with senior stakeholders such as SVPs, CEO, CXO’s, ARC members, Board members, etc. Engage with the Governance, Risk and Compliance initiatives along with Group Risk & Governance Function to develop a strong assurance model and risk culture within ATG.
Development of assurance strategies for change initiatives.
Introduce the use of technology and data in audit practices and continuous controls monitoring.
Review the budget requirements of the overall audit function and assist in the development thereof.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION AND CONTINUED EDUCATION

• Post Graduate or Graduate in Accounting/Finance/Auditing with a Certified Internal Auditor ("CIA") or Chartered Accountant ("CA") qualification

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

Minimum 15 years’ experience in audit/finance and accounts function with at least 5 years of post-qualification experience in a Financial/Operational internal audit role at a Big Four or equivalent

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Knowledge, understanding and application of internal audit methodologies, risk management and control framework, and corporate governance.
• Fraud Awareness
• High level of personal effectiveness, problem solving as well as people management skills.
• Ability to lead and manage functional teams
• Ability to manage multiple projects
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and negotiation skills—ability to work closely with people at all levels within and outside the organization, ability to facilitate the implementation of corrective action, etc.
• Adequate knowledge and familiarity with systems
• Strong analytical / quantitative skills

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