Senior Internal Audit Specialist

Job description / Role

- Perform internal audit projects (operational, financial, compliance, and IT) as outlined in the Internal Audit Plan and any special reviews that arise including assisting with developing the internal audit scope and performing internal audit procedures
- Draft audit program identifying controls in order to identify areas for improved control, cost savings, and operational efficiency
- Document audit work and findings in accordance with auditing standards
- Prepare drafts of audit reports for review utilizing testing results completed during fieldwork phase
- Conduct periodic follow-up reviews to evaluate the adequacy of management's corrective action plans
- Stay abreast of current business developments relevant to the business
- Prepare and conduct presentations on risk, internal controls and audit as required
- Conduct assigned audit engagements successfully from beginning to end
- Communicate assigned tasks to engagement team in a manner that is clear and concise ensuring high quality, accurate and efficient results.

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; Professional qualification is a must (CIA, CPA, ACCA), Master's and other qualifications (CMA, CFE etc.) are a major plus
- 4 to 6 years of audit experience in a similar role; IT audit & retail experience are a plus
- Fluency in English
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Analytical Thinking: level 3
- Attention to details: level 3
- Communication Skills: level 3
- Change and Adaptability: level 2
- Planning and Organizing: level 2
- Self - Development: level 2
- Strategic Thinking: level 2

About the Company

Azadea Group is a premier fashion and lifestyle retail company that owns and operates more than 50 leading international franchise concepts across the Middle East, North Africa, Asia and Europe. Since its inception in 1978, the Group has grown a substantial chain of stores representing leading international brand names in fashion and accessories, food and beverage, home furnishing, sporting goods and multimedia.With over 11,000 employees, the company boasts a solid infrastructure overseeing more than 600 stores spread across 15 countries including Algeria, Bahrain, Cyprus, Egypt, Ghana, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar and United Arab Emirates.