Support the Head of Financial & Treasury Audit by delivering independent, risk-based assurance over Financial processes and controls. The role places particular emphasis on data-enabled and continuous auditing approaches, and strong coverage of financial reporting risks and key controls.
Accountabilities and Key Roles:
- Lead and deliver assigned audits end-to-end in line with the approved audit plan and Internal Audit methodology.
- Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of controls over the general ledger, financial close, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting/disclosures.
- Review Finance-owned regulatory and management reporting, accounting estimates, and key accounting interfaces within the engagement scope.
- Evaluate the completeness, accuracy, timeliness, and governance of financial data, including ownership, review practices, access controls, and change management controls relevant to the engagement.
- Apply financial data analytics to enhance audit coverage, precision, and continuous monitoring where applicable.
- Coordinate effectively with stakeholders to obtain data, walkthroughs, and audit evidence, and communicate issues clearly and constructively.
- Support the timely closure of audit issues through effective follow-up and validation of remediation.
Job Requirements:
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field from a recognized university.
- CIA, CPA, ACCA, CMA or other equivalent professional certificate is preferable.
Experience:
- 7 - 10 years of relevant experience in internal audit, external audit, financial control, or a combination
- Experience in a banking group with international branches/subsidiaries, particularly in financial reporting and consolidation. Exposure to automated/continuous auditing and data-enabled assurance techniques applied to Finance and financial reporting.
Competencies:.
- Strong understanding of banking financial statements, financial close processes, general ledger controls, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
- Working knowledge of IFRS as applied to banking.
- Ability to interpret and challenge analytics outputs and translate insights into targeted, evidence-based testing beyond traditional, manual audit procedures.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic.
- Strong stakeholder management skills and high standards of confidentiality.
