Senior Internal Auditor

We are looking for a Senior – Internal Auditor to support the organization's Internal Audit and Enterprise Risk Management functions.

The role will be responsible for planning and executing risk-based internal audits, evaluating internal controls and risk management practices, preparing audit reports, and supporting the maintenance and continuous improvement of the Enterprise Risk Management Register.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of the annual Internal Audit Plan.
• Plan and execute internal audit assignments across various departments and business functions.
• Conduct risk assessments, process walkthroughs, control testing, and audit procedures.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal controls.
• Identify control gaps, process weaknesses, compliance issues, and areas for improvement.
• Review, maintain, and update the Enterprise Risk Management Register.
• Work with departments and risk owners to identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate organizational risks.
• Conduct assessments of Enterprise Risk Management processes and related controls.
• Prepare audit working papers, findings, recommendations, and professional audit reports.
• Follow up on agreed management actions and monitor the implementation of corrective measures.
• Support the development of audit KPIs, reporting, methodologies, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure audit activities comply with applicable International Internal Audit Standards, organizational policies, and professional best practices.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Risk Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in Internal Audit, Risk Management, Governance, Compliance, or a related area.
• Practical experience in planning and executing internal audit engagements.
• Experience in internal controls, risk assessment, and Enterprise Risk Management.
• Experience in developing, reviewing, or maintaining organizational risk registers.
• Experience in audit reporting, working papers, recommendations, and audit follow-up.
• Experience in governmental, semi-governmental, public-sector, regulated, or complex corporate environments is an advantage.
• CIA certification is preferred. CRMA, CPA, ACCA, CISA, or equivalent certifications are an advantage.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with Audit Management, GRC, ERP, or related systems.
• Strong analytical, communication, report-writing, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, objectivity, and professional ethics.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound professional judgment, and manage multiple priorities.
• English proficiency is required. Arabic proficiency is preferred.