The roleholder is responsible for supervising an audit team through the planning, scoping and execution of audit engagements, along with the communication and reporting of audit issues to the Senior Management of Kahramaa.
Core Responsibilities
Support Lead Auditors to plan and conduct complex internal audits under the general direction of management and consistent with auditing standards, professional practices, schedules, and any related statutes.
Supports the internal audit team for assigned audits and investigations within time budgets and to prescribed standards for KAHRAMAA Operational, Corporate & Support Functions, including audit coordination, planning, fieldwork, reporting and follow up and periodically report on progress for the work stream and audit findings with the Lead Internal Auditor and the IA Manager.
Guides the internal audit team on conducting interviews, reviewing documentation, developing, and administering surveys, composing summary memos, and preparing working papers.
Provides recommendations for improvement using independent judgment concerning areas being reviewed and submits overall recommendations to Lead Internal Auditor.
Follow-up and communicate with other departments for IA recommendations as well as any external audit reports (e.g., State Audit Bureau).
Supervises the processing works of major reports/presentations/specifications and budget preparation forms/schedules and binding & distribution of reports.
Supervises awareness sessions with KM Departments and focal points.
Carrying out and ensuring the compliance of all activities within the Department are in‑line with Kahramaa health and safety regulations.
Provides training to IA Department staff on the technical as well as functional aspects reviewed during internal audits.
Self‑Management Responsibilities
Defines performance goals at the start of the year in discussion with the reporting manager and ensures that the goals are achieved during the course of the year.
Identifies the training and development requirements for self and agrees on them with the reporting manager to ensure that the required trainings are arranged and attended.
Keeps updated of professional developments, new techniques and current issues through continued education and professional growth.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and/or professional certification from a recognized University in an appropriate discipline preferably Accountancy, Business, and Economics with relevant job experience.
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification is preferred.
Minimum 10-15 years of overall professional experience including at least 5 years in supervising internal auditing as well as Operational, Corporate & Support functional experience in the Middle East and Global Markets.