The Director of Internal Audit will be responsible for leading and supervising the internal audit team for the group in planning and conducting operational, financial and compliance audits in portfolio companies, in order to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, assess organizational risks, identify and report findings and make recommendations to improve policies or procedures. He/She will be responsible for:
- Planning, performing and reporting findings of audit reviews and proposed corrective actions, as well as following up their implementation to ensure that the Group complies with all regulatory requirements, corporate governance and risk management best practices.
- Providing objective and evidence based opinion on all aspects of governance, risk management and internal systems and controls
- Identifying key sources of various kinds of business risks and making recommendations to increase efficiency and effectiveness of the control systems.
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (Accounting / commerce) in addition to and Internal Audit Professional Certification from a Reputable International Body. Relevant work experience of 20+ years in the internal audit field, preferably in a holding company / family office environment (with 7+ years in a leadership position). Excellent investigation skills and analytical capabilities. High risk detection and mitigation capabilities. Very Good Corporate Governance Knowledge. Very good people management and leadership skills. Excellent command of written and spoken both Arabic and English languages. Excellent proficiency in Microsoft office. Excellent report writing and reviewing skills. Conflict management and problem solving skills.