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Head of Internal Audit

Category Auditing
Publish Date Sunday 30-10-2022
Country Egypt
Gender any
Years Of Experience Over 15 years
Salary Negotiable

A multinational company located in Cairo is hiring a Head of Internal Audit


Job Description:
  • Coordinates internal auditing activities and plans with other internal and external providers of assurance and consulting activities to ensure proper coverage and minimize duplication of effort.
  • Schedules “Exit Meetings” with the Auditee Management to discuss results with the Internal Audit team.
  • Prepares and issues IA recommendations for improving operations, in terms of both efficient and effective performance.
  • Discusses such recommendations with relevant department Heads and other stakeholders prior to submitting the Audit report to the Board Audit and Governance Committee.
  • Issues final Internal Audit reports to BACG (Bard Audit Committee and Governance) and Follows-up and ensures that all audit points have been successfully closed.
  • Conducts advisory services to the Heads of Departments when needed.
  • Serves as the third line of defense for the organization’s control environment after the Heads of Department and Risk Management.
  • Identifies red flags and detect outliers that might lead to fraudulent acts and risk the organization's reputation, and provides recommendations to the Audit Committee for decision-making.
  • Serves as the focal point for External Auditors and facilitates their attainability of all required financial data and records.
Qualifications:
  • Minimum 15 years of experience in an Internal Audit function.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited university.
  • An MBA is an asset.
  • A certificate of CIA, IFR Diploma is a must.
  • Proficiency in IIA and IFRS standards is essential.
  • Very Good knowledge of computerized accounting.
  • Proficient in English & Arabic language both written and spoken
  • Proficient in MS Office.
  • Strong understanding of the Mortgage Finance sector and operational dynamics