The Lead Specialist - Internal Audit is responsible for leading and executing internal audit engagements to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of risk management, internal control processes across the organization and financial reliability and ensure compliance with all applicable directives and regulations.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct reviews to assess both the accuracy and efficiency of functional areas, assess internal processes and controls and make recommendations for reducing risks when necessary;
• Ensure proper implementation of group policies and procedures and applicable requirements;
• Execute audit assignments in accordance with the approved yearly audit plan;
• Conduct audit fieldworks in line with the audit methodology and ensure proper documentation and supporting evidence are added to the internal audit management system, in accordance with the IA Department s requirements and quality standards;
• Conduct proper exit meetings with auditees to validate audit findings;
• Draft audit reports to ensure that observations, risks, business impacts, root causes, and recommendations are properly supported, clearly presented, practical, and aligned with the Internal Audit Department s reporting guidelines;
• Ensure valid management responses are timely received with clear action plan, owner and implementation timeline;
• Act as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity, legality and goal achievement;
• Identify loopholes and recommend risk aversion and cost saving measures;
• Document process and prepare audit findings memorandum;
• Assist in enhancing the audit methodologies and supporting tools optimizing workflows accordingly;
• Support special assignments, investigations, advisory reviews and other management requests;
• Build, develop, and maintain strong and professional relationships with key internal stakeholders;
• Support the team members when needed to achieve the department s goals;
• Demonstrate integrity, objectivity, and confidentiality in all professional interactions.

Desired Candidate Profile

CIA, CPA, ACCA, CFE, DipIFR, or equivalent professional certification is an advantage.

Education

Bachelor s degree in Audit, Accounting or any related major

Experience

Minimum 5 7 years of relevant experience in Internal Audit, Risk Management, or Internal Controls. Corporate industry experience is mandatory. Hands-on experience conducting both financial and operational audits. Experience preparing and presenting audit reports in English. Flexibility to travel is required.