Senior Internal Auditor – Process Audit Specialist

Job Summary:

As a Senior Internal Auditor with a specialization in process audit, you will be responsible for independently leading and conducting complex audits focused on operational processes. You will work to ensure that organizational processes comply with internal policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements. Your expertise in process optimization, risk management, and internal controls will play a key role in identifying opportunities for process improvement and ensuring operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, execution, and reporting of internal audits with a focus on process audits, ensuring audit objectives are achieved.
  
• Evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls over various business processes, including procurement, finance, HR, credit and operations.
  
• Perform risk assessments of key business processes to identify areas of improvement and potential risks.
  
• Develop detailed audit plans, including timelines, audit procedures, and resource allocation.
  
• Analyze complex data, process flows, and audit findings to provide insights and actionable recommendations to senior management.
  
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, company policies, and industry best practices.
  
• Collaborate with various departments to understand operational challenges and provide process improvement recommendations.
  
• Present audit findings and recommendations to senior leadership and work closely with the management team to implement corrective actions.
  
• Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and conduct follow-up audits where necessary.
  
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging risks, and evolving audit methodologies.
  
• Mentor and train junior auditors on audit processes, risk assessment, and reporting standards.
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
  
• Professional certification (e.g., CIA, CPA, CISA) is highly preferred.
  
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in internal auditing, with a strong focus on process audits.
  
• 3+ years of relevant experience in the financial sector.
  
• Proven experience in designing internal audit processes for Corporate Credit Departments.  
  
• In-depth knowledge of industry regulations, risk management frameworks, and best practices.
  
• Fluent in Arabic and English.
  

• Strong knowledge of auditing standards, risk management, and internal controls.
  
• Extensive experience in process auditing, with a focus on optimizing business processes.
  
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to assess complex business processes and identify weaknesses.
  
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly communicate audit findings.
  
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
  
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
  
• Experience in using audit management tools and data analytics software.