Internal Auditor

Job Summary

The role of the Auditor is to conduct internal audit assignments in line with the approved Internal Audit work program, provide regular feedback to the Internal Audit Manager on the status of audit assignments, and to participate in special assignments as directed by the Chief Audit Executive

Major Duties and Responsibilities

1. Audit Planning
   • Co-develop the Expectation:

• Attend the Internal Audit team planning meetings.
• Attend the opening planning meetings with the Head of the Department / Section / Function under review.
  • Risk Assessment & Testing Strategy:
• Participate in the risk assessment process.
• Participate in the preparation of the detailed risk register(s) including the nature, impact and likelihood on the Department / Section / Function under review and the controls identified that mitigate those risks.
• Participate in the preparation of the detailed internal audit work program to address the risks identified along with the testing strategy.

2. Audit Execution
   • Implementation of Testing Strategy:

• Implement the testing strategy to achieve the objectives of audit assignment.
• Perform testing of internal controls identified during the planning phase to the extent documented in the risk assessment. Conclude on the internal controls effectiveness.
• Use computer software that aids in performing analytical tests (e.g.,CAATS).
  • Working Papers File & Information Gathered:
• Identify sufficient, factual, reliable, relevant and useful information to support test results.
• Document the work done during the understanding of the business of the Department / Section / Function under review.
• Document and confirm the issues raised and the management response.
• Sign off all the working papers.

1.  Audit Reporting

• Audit Report:
• Prepare the Internal Audit Control exception sheet.
• Participate in the drafting of the Internal Audit report.
  • Closing Meetings:
• Attend the closing meeting with the Head of the Department / Section / Function under review to discuss the issues raised and the proposed recommendations.
  • Follow up Assignments:
• Participate in conducting the follow up assignments to ensure the proper implementation of the corrective actions agreed in the report.

Performs additional tasks and duties as assigned by Superiors.

Reporting to

   Manager Internal Audit

Qualifications:

A minimum of:

•  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• A member of a professional body of accountants/auditors or equivalent (e.g. CPA, ACCA, CIA, CMA) or is a partly qualified professional is preferable.
• This position requires a minimum of 2 years of internal audit experience preferred in healthcare industry.
• Financial, operational, technical and systems audit knowledge.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate Company-wide audit initiatives.
• Ability to collect and analyze financial, technical and operational data.
• Ability to think logically and systematically.
• Adequate knowledge of accounting systems and software.
• Strong interpersonal skills such as leadership, communication, persuasion, motivation, and loyalty.
• A good ability in oral communication and report writing.
• Proficiency in both English and Arabic Language.