Position Title:  Senior Internal Audit

Job Description

The Senior Internal Auditor is responsible for leading and executing risk-based internal audit engagements in accordance with the Internal Auditing Standards. The role provides independent and objective assurance on the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal controls, and supports management in improving operational efficiency, compliance, and control effectiveness across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Audit Planning & Risk Assessment

• Assist in identifying activities subject to audit coverage, evaluating their significance, and assessing associated risks in terms of cost, schedule, quality, and compliance based on changes in business processes, systems, or regulatory requirements.

Audit Execution

• Lead financial, operational, and compliance audit engagements in accordance with the approved audit plan and Internal Auditing Standards.
• Plan audit scope, objectives, and procedures, and ensure audits are completed efficiently and within agreed timelines.
• Perform detailed audit fieldwork, including testing of internal controls, substantive testing, data analysis, and process walkthroughs.
• Conduct investigative assignments, including complainant, witness, and subject employee interviews, data analysis, and preparation of investigation documentation, as required.

Information Systems & Controls

• Analyze and evaluate controls over information systems and data to assess adequacy, effectiveness, and protection of organizational assets.
• Coordinate with IT and relevant stakeholders on technology-related risks and control improvements, where applicable.

Reporting & Communication

• Draft clear, concise, and high-quality audit reports, including background, audit objectives, scope, methodology, observations, root causes, risks, and practical recommendations.
• Discuss audit findings with management to ensure factual accuracy and agreement on corrective actions.
• Present audit results and key issues to management.

Follow-up & Continuous Improvement

• Monitor and follow up on the implementation of agreed audit action plans to ensure adequacy, effectiveness, and timeliness of corrective actions.
• Escalate overdue or ineffective actions when necessary.
• Identify opportunities to improve audit methodologies, tools, and practices.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance is highly preferable.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in internal audit, external audit, risk management, or a related assurance function.
• Professional certification such as CIA, is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Internal Auditing Standards, risk-based auditing, and internal control frameworks.
• Experience leading audit engagements.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Professional judgment and ability to apply professional skepticism.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with management and stakeholders at various levels.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
• High standards of integrity, confidentiality, and independence.

Working Conditions / Additional Information

• Location: Cairo office 
• Travel requirements : internally inside Egypt, or externally withing the organization scoped countries (UAE, Kuwait and KSA)