Internal Audit Supervisor

inimum Qualification:

• Minimum Degree in Accounting or equivalent (CIA, CA, ACCA, CPA, CMA), preferably with a certification in Risk Management.

Experience Expected:

• Must have 5-6 years of professional internal audit / Enterprise Risk Management or Risk Assurance experience with minimum 2 years in a Supervisory capacity.

Competencies

• Bright and perceptive, with well-developed observation skills.
• Strong curiosity level and attention to detail.
• Strong general business knowledge and understanding of financial statements.
• Ability to present complex topics in easy-to-understand ways using plain language.
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written) with a stakeholder focused orientation and the ability to listen, understand and customize communications to the stakeholders’ benefit.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and technical skills; data oriented.
• Works well in a team environment; respectful of contributions of others; learns from others.
• Well-developed time management and multitasking skills.

Job Responsibilities

• Is a self-starter and able to work independently; ensures work is accurate and completed in a professional manner.
• Professional knowledge of IIA Standards and ERM organization (including development of a risk management framework, performing risk assessments, determining overall risk capacities and appetites, developing risk ranking criteria, identifying risks, risk responses and controls, quantifying risk exposures, communicating risk results, monitoring controls, identifying Key Risk Indicators and management oversight).
• Strong knowledge and application of Risk Management Standards such as COSO, ISO, etc.
• Independent in writing comprehensive RCMs (Risk and Controls Matrices) and audit programs.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements (Labor Law, CMA, CBK, Company Law)
• Able to build and maintain strong relationships with clients’ middle management.
• Can communicate effectively and professionally in written communication, including proper grammar and punctuation.
• Perform internal audits / risk advisory engagements for business and support functions.
• Assign members of staff to engagement teams, interprets work performed and is responsible for the overall performance of all engagements assigned to the team.
• Supervises, assigns tasks, and reviews the work performed by Staff and provides developmental feedback on the work performed by others.
• Effectively manage a portfolio of clients /engagements, and demonstrate ability to effectively manage competing priorities.
• Constantly reviews work products performed by junior team members to ensure quality.
• Able to effectively coach, mentor and develop staff in areas of expertise.