Internal Auditor

About the Role

Our prominent global IT client seeks an Internal Audit Manager responsible for independent evaluation of financial, commercial, and operational controls within the Middle East. The position contributes to business stability by identifying risks, assessing internal controls, and suggesting practical enhancements that reinforce governance, safeguard assets, and promote sustainable growth.

The Internal Audit Manager will collaborate extensively with teams in Finance, Sales, and Operations to conduct risk-focused audits, enforce policy and regulatory compliance, and foster a culture of ongoing enhancement.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, conduct, and communicate outcomes of risk-based audits across Sales, Finance, and Operational sectors.
• Assess efficiency of internal controls, governance, and risk management methods.
• Examine principal financial and operational activities.
• Spot weaknesses in controls, operational hazards, and possibilities to boost process effectiveness.
• Develop clear audit reports incorporating actionable recommendations and mutually agreed management steps.
• Maintain oversight on audit discoveries until resolution, ensuring timely corrective measures.
• Assist in inquiries related to suspected fraud, policy infringements, or financial anomalies as necessary.
• Ensure adherence to internal policies, delegated powers, legal and regulatory standards.
• Cultivate reputable and impartial advisory partnerships with business leaders while maintaining independence.
• Participate in ongoing refinement of audit procedures, reporting quality, and risk evaluation workflows.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a closely related area.
• Certified professional credentials such as CIA, ACCA, ACA, or CPA.
• Previous experience within IT services, IT product companies, or cybersecurity sector is mandatory.
• Five to eight years of experience in internal or external auditing roles.
• Solid grasp of financial controls, governance frameworks, and enterprise risk strategies.
• Audit experience in Sales and Finance functions within international corporations.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency with advanced Microsoft Excel functions.

Preferred Experience:

• Background in a Big Four audit firm.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Knowledge of COSO Internal Control Framework and IFRS accounting standards.
• Practice with Power BI and audit management tools.

Key Competencies

• Exemplary integrity, professionalism, and discretion.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Exceptional skills in managing relationships and influencing stakeholders.
• Capacity to provide constructive challenges while fostering trusted rapport.
• Effective report writing and presentation ability.
• Well-organized with meticulous attention to detail.
• Commercially minded with astute business judgment.

Success Criteria

• Fulfilment of the yearly audit schedule.
• Prompt preparation and delivery of audit findings and management responses.
• Decrease in control deficiencies and repetition of issues.
• Positive evaluations from stakeholders.
• Enhanced governance, compliance, and operational efficiency in the region.