Principal Auditor

JOB KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1-Effectively, lead and manage scheduled audits by the department’s audit methodology and guidelines for the entire audit cycle (planning, fieldwork, and reporting). Can be assigned as an auditor (part of the audit team) for coaching other team members.

2-As assigned, will perform the role of Audit Reviewer on several engagements to ensure audits (as mentioned in the previous item) are executed by IA process and methodology.

3-Coordinate with all IA Departments to maintain IA charter, policy, procedures, methodology, standards, audit programs, KPIs, reports...etc.

4-Assess the effectiveness of the internal control environment for specific areas of various types of engagements (assurance, advisory, or special review). Use effective and efficient methods by constantly benchmarking against best practices, developing a basis for a data analytics approach, utilizing technology, and updating IA standards.

5-Manage and develop the annual audit plan and risk ranking for the auditable entities.

6-Review, apply, and uphold the Rules of Conduct (Integrity, Objectivity, Confidentiality, and Competency) as per the IIA/IPPF requirements.

IIA: The Institute of Internal Auditors. IPPF: International Professional Practices Framework.

7-Assist the Audit Expertise Center (AEC) and other Jurisdictions in the course of their work and audit activities,

such as identifying themes, conducting follow-up work on audit findings, participating in initiatives and

projects...etc.

8-Coaching newer staff or staff still learning the work process/business activities as part of Continuous Professional Development programs for the IA staff competencies.

MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :

• Engineering Bachelor Degree (minimum)

• MBA desired

• Professional audit-relevant certification (e.g. CIA, CPEA...etc.) is preferred

• Over 10 to 15 years’ experience in the field in large/global companies

• Prior experience, 4 years in internal/external audit

• Prior experience, 3 years in Audit Team Lead