Senior Internal Auditor

Role Value Proposition:

The Senior Internal Auditor role is based in Cairo, Egypt, and forms part of the Levant internal audit team. The role reports into the Internal Audit Manager Egypt. The role supports the delivery of all local audit activities in Egypt, including the annual risk-based audit plan, which may cover audits of Operations, Finance, Compliance, Risk Management, and various other functional processes as needed, as well as any other audits required by regulators. The role also supports the completion of audit activities across the Levant geography as required. The role incorporates country-level relationship management responsibilities, including maintaining effective communications with senior in-country leaders and preparing and supporting the preparation of papers for local governance forums, including the Audit Committee.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Internal Audit Manager Egypt, in the detailed planning of individual project audit engagements;
• Execute audit assignments and projects as part of a team, or independently for less complex or routine activities and projects;
• Effectively communicate audit findings and develop resolutions with key stakeholders within Internal Audit and business management;
• Prepare reports on audit findings for business managers, and propose recommendations for changes as needed; 
• Track and follow up on open issues and key business initiatives;
• Consult clients on implementing project management improvements and good practice; 
• Participate in and manage audit projects, completing assigned tasks and responsibilities within the assigned budget and timeline, and explaining variances;
• Assist the Internal Audit Manager Egypt, in preparing presentations and reports for senior audiences, the Board, and regulators;
• Maintain a positive working relationship with auditees and stakeholders; 
• Maintain and update audit information on the audit management tool (Open Pages); 
• Maintain an ongoing relationship with key business contacts, keeps up to date with changes to the business. 

Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Insurance, Actuary, Science (or similar areas / related departments of universities)
• 5 years of internal/external audit, finance, or technical & actuarial experience in financial sectors (preferably in insurance/pension companies or the financial services industry)
• Competent knowledge of generally accepted audit standards, IIA standards, and Internal Audit standards
• Complete understanding, knowledge, and demonstrable experience of the full audit lifecycle from planning to closeout, including documentation, report writing, and analytical and problem-solving skills
• Fluent English both in speaking and writing
• CIA, CPA, ACCA, CISA, CFSA, CFE, or equivalent qualification, or working toward qualification is a plus
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills to deal with all levels of staff