Job Description
Kinetic has partnered with a leading Pharmaceutical company who are hiring a Head of Internal Audit to be based in the UAE.
Please note that you must meet all the criteria set out below for your application to be considered. Suitable candidates will be contacted within 5 working days. If you are not contacted by us within that time, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion.
Key aspects of the role include:
- Strategizes & plans the Internal Audit and ensures its execution within the budgets, maintaining the desired quality.
- Develop a risk-based audit plan addressing key business practices across all functions and locations.
- Assess the efficiency and effectiveness of a company’s internal controls and processes.
- Provide strategic guidance, develop policies, and implement best practices for internal audit across the organization.
- Collaborate with external auditors and regulatory bodies as required.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders.
- Prepare and/or review, finalize, and deliver audit reports; communicate audit findings and develop recommendations.
Skills
To be successful you will need to meet the following:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent. An MBA/Professional Certifications such as CIA, CPA or CISA is a plus.
- Minimum 10 years of relevant experience. Preferably with Middle East experience.
- Pharmaceutical experience is a must.
- Expertise in auditing practices, internal control processes, risk management, quality and compliance.
- Exhibits strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Experience in establishing strong relationships with key stakeholders.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Arabic is a plus.
