Team Leader - Internal Audit
Julphar
- Ras al-Khaimah
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Leadership and Team Management:
- Provide leadership and guidance to the internal audit team.
- Coordinate audit activities and allocate tasks effectively to ensure timely completion of assignments.
- Conduct performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback to team members.
- Risk Assessment and Audit Engagement:
- Participate in the annual risk assessment process to identify key areas for audit focus.
- Lead and oversee full audits, including risk management and financial reliability assessments.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of operations and internal controls within in-scope audit areas.
- Audit Planning and Execution:
- Contribute to the development of the annual risk-based audit plan and audit programs.
- Ensure thorough evaluation of internal controls and provide recommendations for improvement.
- Perform audit, compliance, and consultancy tasks as per the audit program.
- Stakeholder Communication and Reporting:
- Collaborate with auditees to mitigate identified risks and develop mitigation actions.
- Analyze accounting documents and prepare comprehensive audit reports with findings and recommendations.
- Communicate audit results effectively to stakeholders and facilitate discussions on implementation plans.
- Follow-Up and Special Reviews:
- Monitor the implementation of audit findings based on auditee audit implementation plans.
- Conduct special reviews and investigations as required to address emerging risks or concerns.
- Documentation and Compliance:
- Ensure completion of audit working papers with supporting evidence and feedback from auditees.
- Promote ethical conduct and assist in identifying improper practices within the organization.
- Demonstrate a strong sense of accountability, ownership, and result orientation.
- Possess analytical and numerical skills to manipulate data and generate insightful reports.
- Exhibit strong ethical standards, integrity, and impartiality in decision-making.
- Manage multiple tasks effectively, prioritize workload, and solve problems efficiently.
- Communicate and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
- Maintain confidentiality, discretion, and professionalism at all times.
- Work well under pressure, adapt to fast-paced environments, and meet tight deadlines.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accountancy or related field.
- Minimum 9 years of total experience with significant experience in audit firms or pharmaceutical industry.
- Certification such as CA/ACCA/CIA/CPA/CISA is mandatory.
- Knowledge of internal auditing standards, internal control concepts, and IFRS principles.
- Familiarity with Sarbanes-Oxley Act provisions and CAAT tools like CaseWare & ACL is advantageous.
- Proficient in MS Office with fluent verbal and written English communication skills; Arabic fluency is preferred