Internal Audit Sr. Specialist
Job Location : Kuwait
Key Responsibilities :
• Plan and execute risk-based internal audit engagements in accordance with the approved Internal Audit Plan and the IIA Global Internal Audit Standards.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal control processes across all business functions.
• Assess compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and applicable laws.
• Conduct operational, financial, compliance, and information systems audits to identify control weaknesses, process inefficiencies, and business risks.
• Prepare clear and comprehensive audit reports, including findings, root cause analysis, risk assessments, and recommendations.
• Monitor the implementation of agreed management action plans and perform follow-up reviews.
• Provide ongoing advisory support to auditable units by clarifying audit findings and recommendations, conducting follow-up, reviewing management-prepared policies and procedures, and preparing draft organizational policies and procedures manuals.
• Participate in enterprise risk assessments and support the development of the annual Internal Audit Plan.
• Maintain audit working papers in accordance with professional standards.
• Liaise with management, external auditors, and regulators during audits.
Qualifications and Experience :
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Management and Organizational Behaviour, or a related discipline.
• Professional certification such as CIA / CRMA is highly preferred.
• Sound understanding of regulatory requirements issued by Kuwait Capital Markets Authority (CMA) and Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK).
• 3-6 years of experience in internal audit / management consulting preferably within reputable consulting firms, financial institutions, fintech organizations, or investment companies.
• Demonstrated experience in planning and executing risk-based internal audit engagements.
• Demonstrated experience in preparing organizational policies and procedures manuals, and process flowcharts.
• Experience evaluating governance, risk management, internal controls, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong knowledge of internal auditing methodologies, risk assessment techniques, and internal control principles.
• Strong analytical, report writing, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.