The role of the Associate Audit Manager is to plan, supervise and oversee the various audit activities being carried out by assigned Senior Managers. The Associate Audit Manager performs detailed reviews of the working papers and drafts the internal audit report. The Associate Audit Manager ensures that duties are being carried out efficiently and professionally and in accordance with the Internal Audit Manual and the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing. The Associate Audit Manager will: Assist Audit Manager in developing and maintaining annual risk assessment and annual audit plan. Annual audit plan should focus on the review of high-risk business areas identified during risk identification and assessment exercise. Ensure that the internal audit programme under the audit cycle stated in the Annual Internal Audit Plan are properly executed to provide assurance that the objectives stated under the Internal Audit role in the Internal Audit Charter are aligned towards the achievement of overall company objectives. Plan and schedule audits and reviews in consideration of staffing availability and audit priorities, sometimes managing multiple projects concurrently, including ad-hoc duties, special investigations and consultancy works as may be requested by Audit Manager. Ensure that audit assignments are conducted by Internal Auditors / Audit Seniors in accordance with the International Auditing Standards and Professional Code of Ethics, providing real time supervision and review of audit work performed by the audit team during fieldwork. Conduct detailed audit review for projects as per audit plan and ensure that all audit findings and issues are properly documented, communicated and agreed upon with the auditees. Review and ensure that audit report is prepared in a concise manner and that audit issues are placed in appropriate context with recommendations presented in a persuasive manner for proper implementation by the auditees. Demonstrate effective time management skills by ensuring that audit team complete audit assignments within time budgets and calendar schedules while handling multiple jobs and maximize productivity. Communicate effectively and professionally with business unit / department management throughout the audit process with regard to developing a mutually effective audit work schedule, conducting audit status meetings, and leading the entrance and exit conferences. Establish and maintain effective business relationships within the organization and maintain knowledge of assigned operating business units / functional departments. Perform administrative functions to support the Internal Audit Division, i.e. review of IAD Staff time sheet, update of KPIs, conduct mid-year and year-end performance review and appraisal for all IAD Staff, etc. Perform ad hoc duties as and when requested by the Audit Manager. Requirements Qualification: Graduate or Post Graduate in Accounting or Business Administration from a recognized institution. Internationally recognized accounting/auditing qualifications like CA, CIA, CFE, CPA, ACCA, CISA, CMA etc. Experience: Minimum of 8 years’ strong experience in auditing which include: Awareness of the IPPF standards; and proficient/knowledgeable in applying internal control concepts, including COSO on a variety of audit projects; Well versed in Risk Management best practices; Can identify technical accounting issues in Financial Reporting under IFRS; Ability to juggle multiple projects, deliver quality results within the assigned deadlines and comfortable working with team members; Experienced in using data analytics (Eg. ACL/ClickView). ‘Big 4’ experience desirable Desirable: Working knowledge and proficiency in developing Power BIs; Skills: Strong communication skills - Communicates clearly, writes exceptionally well and speaks eloquently. Problem solving - Enjoys problem solving. Assessing to the root cause. Takes on difficult challenges and creative and innovative solutions. Detail oriented - Pays strong attention to the details. Exceptional critical thinking skills – Identifies gaps in logic and underlying causes of issues; Thinks on his feet. Learns new things quickly. Strong collaborator - Works independently, with limited direction and guidance, enjoys collaborating across dynamic and multicultural teams and is personable, helpful and incredibly organized. Results oriented - Proactive in handling competing priorities and meet your deadlines and commitments; Always demonstrate a “can do” positive attitude. Confidentiality - Considers and protects the confidentiality of company data at all times. IT skills - Highly proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI. Languages - Fluent in English – additional languages are a bonus, in particular Arabic. Benefits Paid Annual Leave Family Benefits Medical Insurance Travel Ticket T&C applies