Performs advanced level and/or managerial professional internal auditing work that involves managing or conducting performance, financial, and compliance audit projects; providing consulting services to organizational management and staff; providing major input to development of the annual audit plan; and providing training, coaching, and supervision to internal audit staff. This is done while maintaining all organizational and professional ethical standards.

In addition, works independently under general direction with extensive latitude for initiative and independent judgment. Manages the audit and reviews assignments of all areas and functions within GFG following international auditing standards and practices as directed by Director of Internal Audit to assess the quality and adequacy of financial and operational controls and procedures, checks compliance and recommends improvements. Participates in the annual and periodic audit risk assessment to prioritize the audit assignments according to the area’s risk rating.

• Assist Director Internal Audit in the identification and evaluation of the organization’s risk areas which will be used in the development of the strategic audit plan.

• Assist Director Internal Audit in reviewing the risk assessment on annual basis to ensure that it is in line with Company strategy, business and processes and associated changes.

• Assist Director Internal Audit in developing a comprehensive risk-based internal audit plan that addresses key risks and control areas.

• Assists Director Internal Audit in the resource allocation plan where resources are assigned to different audits based on their availability and experience.

• Identifies all business and financial risks in each audited area and design the audit program to cover all risks.

• Leads and manages the execution of audit, tender reviews, consultancy and ad-hoc assignments within the agreed timelines and budgeted hours; from planning up to finalizing the audit report with management responses and action plan.

• Leads and manages the audit resources in conducting interviews, reviewing documents, developing and administering surveys, composing summary memos, executing the audit program, conducting the agreed tests and preparing working papers.

• Leads, manages and reviews the work of the audit staff in the identification, development, and documentation of audit findings and recommendations. Then, prepare draft audit and consultancy reports for further review by Director Internal Audit.‌

• Develops and maintains productive client, staff, and management relationships through individual contacts, opening meetings with management and audit exit meetings. Arrange meetings with the process owners for kick-off of and process understanding, exit meeting for communicating the results.

• Take the lead on audits by communicating the deficiencies and remediation recommendations.

• Pursues professional development opportunities, including external and internal training and professional association memberships, and share information gained with co-workers.

• Reviews evidence provided by auditees as proof of implementing the audit recommendations and interact with the auditees for further discussion or evidence required. Also, update the Internal Audit System with the results.

• From time to time, and based on business requirements, reviews IA System functionalities, propose enhancements, discusses with IT and tests the implementation of the changes.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Professional certification such as CIA, CPA, ACCA, ACA, CISA, or equivalent is required.

• Master's degree is preferred.

• Minimum 6 years of experience in internal audit, external audit, risk management, compliance, or a related field.

• Experience leading audit assignments and managing stakeholder engagements.