Associate Director Internal Audit (Telecom)

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Position :  Associate Director Internal Audit(Telecom)

Location : Kuwait/ Bahrain

Experience requirement : 12+ Years

Job Description

Key Requirements

  Some of the key responsibilities of this role are:

•  - Provide high quality, professional day-to-day supervision of execution of internal audit engagements and other advisory projects in accordance with the firm’s methodologies and risk management practices
•  - Drive new business opportunities through external and internal networks and actively build business network through preparation and delivery of client presentations/proposals - Draft reports for management review and document review results in work papers
•  - Develop/design proposals and ensure opportunities are actively pursued and converted
•  - Work on project teams focused on advisory projects to help identify performance improvement opportunities for clients.
•  - Lay expectations, assigns roles and responsibilities of the team members and provide timely feedback on the engagement/work results and performance 
• - Identifies and communicates issues raised, offering recommended solutions relevant to business and risk 
• - Supervise and mentor the engagement team by providing leadership, periodic coaching and feedback to team members 
• - Ensures audit conclusions are based on a complete understanding of the process, circumstances, and risk
•  - Develops audit programs and testing procedures relevant to risk and test objectives. 
• - Stay abreast of current business and economic developments relevant to the client's business
•  - Develop a positive work environment and encourage teamwork 
• - Assist in preparing client presentations, and proposals (for different target audiences – CXOs, Board of Directors, Audit Committees) Manage performance of audit procedures. This includes identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analyzing evidence, and documenting client processes and procedures. Demonstrate technical competence in related domain.
•  - Ensures adequate focus on personal professional growth relevant to taking on more challenging assignments, in line with standard audit career progression 
• – proactively seeks relevant Education and training opportunities - As an industry thought leader, direct company or firm-wide functions in areas related to overseeing complex financial, operational & compliance-related engagements such as Corporate Governance Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Financial & operational fraud risk management; Antifraud internal controls; Anti-corruption & anti-bribery and Auditor Independence.
•  - Demonstrate extensive recognition as an industry subject matter specialist on internal controls, current hot topics and risks, and industry practices, including a proven record of developing thought leadership & sharing lead practices on Internal controls, IA functions, and Sarbanes Oxley Act compliance readiness programs. Desired Profile 
• - Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, technology or the equivalent combination of Education, training, and work experience. 
• - CA, MBA and prior Audit/Consulting experience with Big 4 or Strategy firms. 
•  - One or more relevant professional certifications (i.e. CPA, CIA, CFE, CISA, CA, ACCA) Work experience in any of the following sectors: Telecom, Media and technology. 
• - Overall, 12 plus years of relevant full time work experience in Consulting/Internal Auditing.
•  - Experience in leading consulting firms will be an added advantage. 
• - Fluent in English (reading, speaking, and writing). 
• - Ability to observe and understand business processes ensuring processes are documented completely and accurately 
• - Ability to apply audit standards through practical application 
• - Proactive in researching business best practice concepts in order to apply as appropriate - Solid listening skills and ability to identify gaps in logic
•  – inquisitive - Strong organization and follow up skills including the ability to handle competing priorities and meet all deadlines and commitments 
• - Possess an appropriate combination of technical expertise in fields such as auditing, finance, technology, operations, or investigations
•  - Ability to flourish in a fast-paced, complex environment and willing to adapt to change
•  - Demonstrated ability to lead a small team and ensure successful results 
• - Ability to give and follow instructions accurately and efficiently; proactive in asking clarifying questions to ensure work effort is directed wholly toward desired outcome
•  - Ability to recognize when learned theoretical concepts should be applied - Solid understanding and ability to apply risk and control concepts
•  - Ability to identify underlying cause of an issue raised
•  - Good awareness of other departments in the company with risk, control, and governance responsibilities and what is necessary for successful tactical collaboration and information sharing
•  - Good communication skills along with good or developing negotiation skills 
• - Ability to identify sensitive issues and facilitate communications in a proactive manner to avoid surprises 
• - Willingness and ability to adapt to new circumstances, information, and challenges 
• - Executes effective and thorough application of all internal audit standards within assigned responsibility 
• - Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally