Regional Internal Audit Manager

• Assist Head of Regional Internal Audit in the preparation of risk-based audit plans to set out the priorities of the Regional Internal Audits, consistent with the organizational objectives.
• Develop Regional Risk Prioritization Matrix to identify and prioritize the annual Regional Internal audit visits.
• Conducts interviews, reviews documents, develops and administers surveys, composes summary memos, prepares working papers, identifies and defines issues, reviews and analyses evidence, documents processes and procedures, and documents issues and recommendations.
• Work closely with the other departments’ managers (IT, Finance, Operations, etc.) on internal audit matters to achieve the company objectives and ensure implementation of the agreed remediation plans.
• Work closely with the Operations (Regional and other functions) Managers and personnel on internal audit matters and achieve the company’s objectives in this regard.
• Perform any other tasks as directed by the Head of Regional Internal Audit.
• Review and approve all internal audit reports and deliverables and assure work is completed within agreed upon time frames and presents findings to Head of Regional Internal Audit.
• Ensure that all agreed remediation plans are subsequently implemented.
• Perform follow-up procedures timely to determine whether agreed remediation plans have been implemented.
• Provide clear direction, priorities tasks, assign and delegate responsibility and monitor the workflow.Plan, manage and review individual performance and provide regular feedback, development, and coaching, taking prompt action where necessary.

Education

• University degree from a recognized university.
• Professional certification such as CPA/ ACCA/ CIA/ CRMA is required
• Master’s degree in Business Administration is considered beneficial

Experience

A minimum of 7 years of relevant Experience, retail sector is preferred, and 2 years in a leadership position, Previous GCC experience is considered beneficial

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

Risk Control and Governance

Compliance & Regulatory Requirements

Data/ Financial & Risk Analysis

Audit Reporting 

Good verbal and written communication and presentation skills.

Strong interpersonal skills—ability to work closely with people at all levels of the organization and facilitate the implementation of corrective action