Senior Internal Auditor

Role Overview

Senior Internal Auditor at Matar Al Baqmi Holding Company. This role offers opportunities for growth and a chance to contribute to the company's strategic objectives through thorough and insightful audits.

Role Purpose

Evaluate the effectiveness of the company's internal controls, financial reporting processes, and compliance with laws and regulations. Bring experience in financial auditing, risk assessment, and control processes to ensure the company's operations are effective, efficient, and in line with both internal and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

Audit Execution

• Perform internal audits to evaluate the effectiveness of the company's internal controls, financial reporting processes, and compliance with laws and regulations.
• Assist in planning and executing risk-based audits to assess business risks, control gaps, and recommend solutions for improvement.
• Conduct follow-up audits to ensure the implementation of corrective actions and improvements.
• Support the external audit process, providing documentation and assistance when required.

Financial and Operational Assessment

• Review and assess the company's internal financial controls, including budgeting, accounting, and reporting processes.
• Evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of operations, identifying areas of potential cost savings, process improvements, and risk mitigation.
• Analyze complex financial data, identify trends, and draw conclusions.

Compliance and Standards

• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, corporate policies, and international auditing standards.
• Stay updated on the latest auditing standards, best practices, and industry regulations to ensure the company's internal audit functions remain effective.

Reporting and Recommendations

• Prepare and present clear and comprehensive audit reports with findings, recommendations, and management responses.
• Provide advice on risk management and internal control best practices to various departments.

Corrective Action and Investigations

• Collaborate with management to develop and monitor the implementation of corrective action plans to address audit findings.
• Assist in special investigations into fraud, misconduct, or other potential financial irregularities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of internal auditing experience, preferably with a Big 4 firm or in a similar professional auditing role.
• Solid experience in financial auditing, internal controls, and risk management gained in a Big 4 firm environment.
• Certification such as CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), CPA (Certified Public Accountant), or CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, IFRS, and other regulatory frameworks applicable to the industry.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of internal controls, financial systems, and auditing standards.
• Expertise in identifying, assessing, and mitigating financial and operational risks.
• Ability to analyze complex financial data, identify trends, and draw conclusions.
• Familiarity with audit management software (e.g., ACL, IDEA, or other ERP systems).
• Strong ability to communicate audit findings and recommendations clearly and effectively to management and other stakeholders.
• Ability to develop actionable, cost-effective solutions to address identified risks and control deficiencies.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy in audit work and reporting.
• Strong ability to manage multiple audit projects and meet deadlines efficiently.
• Proficiency in English and Arabic for effective communication with diverse teams and stakeholders.