Manager - Internal Audit
Job Location : Kuwait
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
• Lead assigned internal audit engagements from planning through fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up.
• Participate and support the Director – Internal Audit in the development and execution of the annual internal audit plan by providing input on risk areas, audit priorities, and resource requirements.
• Manage the delivery of assigned audit engagements to ensure completion within approved timelines, scope, and quality standards.
• Review preliminary surveys, risk assessments, audit planning documents, and audit programs prepared for individual engagements.
• Supervise the execution of audit fieldwork to ensure audit procedures are properly performed and adequately documented.
• Review audit working papers, testing results, and supporting documentation to ensure observations are evidence-based, accurate, and aligned with department standards.
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes across audited activities.
• Ensure identified audit observations are properly developed, including root causes, associated risks, and practical recommendations.
• Review draft audit reports and provide guidance to ensure clear, concise, and professional reporting of audit results.
Educational Qualification and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8–12 years of relevant experience in internal audit, external audit, risk management, compliance, or
• related fields.
• At least several years of experience in leading audit assignments and supervising audit teams is preferred.
• CIA, CPA, ACCA, CFE, CRMA, or similar professional certification is preferred.