Head Finance a Operations Audit Oni or GCC National

Job Description

Ooredoo Oman Family Member:As the Head- Finance and Operations Audit you will be assisting the Chief Audit Executive in managing the audit team to carry out various internal audit assignments across the entire organisation to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in the use of resources and system of internal control to safeguard Ooredoos interest and assets, and to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.Core Responsibilities:You will responsible of the following:- Undertake the identification and evaluation of audit risk areas in Ooredoo through a risk-based audit methodology and manage the preparation of annual Ooredoo audit plan based on the identified risks and in consultation with the Management, Regulatory and Compliance requirements, and External Audit;- Oversee the financial and operational audit assignments and review the work performed to ensure completeness, accuracy and timeliness of work performed and conclusion reported;- Manage resource planning and requirements for the different audit assignments and special assignments;- Ensure adequate audit planning by ensuring proper team scheduling for assignments performed by the team- Manage the audit assignments progress and escalate any showstoppers to the Chief Audit Executive for the intervention;- Ensure that audit procedures are strictly adhered to in compliance with the internal audit manual, including identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analyzing evidence, and documentation of financial and operational processes and procedures;- Promote use of CAATs through use of analytical tools and techniques within audit assignments.- Perform oversight for the work performed in conducting interviews, reviewing documents, developing and administering audit surveys, composing summary memos, and preparing working papers or audit operations;- Review the audit programs to ensure the appropriate testing mechanisms, execute the audit program, recognise control weaknesses, assess the materiality of these weaknesses, and relate them back to the scope and objectives of the audit;- Review the work performed for identification, development, and documentation of audit issues and recommendations for improvement;- Review the audit reports prepared to ensure compliance to the reporting standards as per the Internal Audit manual- Communicate the results, findings and recommendations of audit projects through written reports face-to-face presentations on a timely basis to the management, CAE, and if necessary to the Board of Directors as instructed by the CAE;- Manage the follow up the implementation of audit recommendations in a timely manner;- Interact with executive management, directors and other management teams as necessary in order to obtain and/or communicate relevant information to achieve the objective/s of the department;- Maintain all organisational and professional ethical standards and ensure internal audit activities are carried out in compliance with International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (Standards) and IIA Code of Ethics;- Support the Chief Audit Executive in coordinating with the external auditors and facilitate their fieldwork in the Company.- Support the Chief Audit Executive developing, gathering, analysing and documenting in a timely manner the material for Audit Committee meetings.- Oversee and manage the internal audit reviews of the ERM report prepared by the management for presentation to the AC- Manage and/or carry out consulting engagements related to Ooredoo operations if asked to do so by the Chief Audit Executive;- Communicate the results, findings, and recommendations of consulting projects via written reports and oral presentations on a timely basis to the management, CAE, and if necessary to the Board of Directors as instructed by the CAE;- Manage and/or carry out the review of the policies and procedures of the company to support the policies approvals process.- Manage and/or carry out special audit assignments and investigations as instructed by the Chief Audit Executive;- Communicate the results, findings, and recommendations of special assignment/investigation projects via written reports and oral presentations on a timely basis to the management, CAE, and if necessary to the Board of Directors as instructed by the CAE.- Manage the work of direct reports to ensure they meet their objectives, are kept motivated and perform in accordance with their job description;- Conduct regular on job training to ensure that direct reports have the necessary skills to undertake new or existing responsibilities;- Develop or find a successor and to perform knowledge transfer to successor;- Delegate responsibility to direct reports, in accordance with their role and ability, to ensure they are developed and maximise their potential;- Participate in the selection and interview process for the candidates as well as the assistance in the recruitment of reporting staff as required;- Perform and monitor the annual performance appraisal process for the audit managers and ensure objectives set are monitored and take effective actions to address performance matters;- Manage the workload and resources to effectively handle the different assignments in the Ooredoo internal audit department.- Keep informed of Ooredoo Oman major company information and changes- Proactively keep updated with the company quarterly financial information.- Develop and maintain productive team-oriented management and staff relationships through individual coaching and group meetings;- Proactively take responsibility for self-improvement by staying well informed of developments, knowledge and innovations in relevant field of expertise;- Pursue professional development opportunities, including internal and external training and professional association memberships, and shares information gained with co-workers;- Ensure continuous professional development to enhance knowledge, skills and competencies of the internal audit team.- Manage the Internal Audit projects including the co-sourcing and external engagements.- Develop and present the project progress reports and dashboards in weekly/monthly/quarterly meetings and presentations to the CAE.- Plan and manage the resources as per the required assignments and deliverables within the department.- Represent internal audit at Ooredoo project team meetings, management meetings, and meetings with external organisations.- Other duties as directed by the Chief Audit Executive REQUIREMENTS: The Person:-You should have a minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in auditing and/or accounting, with at least 6 years of Internal audit experience, preferably within telecom and at least 4 years of managerial experience, experience with any of the Big4 audit firms is highly desirable, preferably bilingual (Arabic and English), project management with certification in at least two areas (e.g. CPA, CIA, CISA, CRISC etc.) is required.Skills Required:-Good knowledge of international accounting and reporting standards-Good knowledge of IIAs International for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and Code of Ethics-Good Knowledge of best practices in audit-Communications and interpersonal skills-Process Improvement Skills-Knowledge of local laws and regulations-Knowledge of contemporary risk management and control techniques and working knowledge of contemporary control frameworks.-Analytical and Project Management skills-Ability to use audit tools-Fluent in verbal and written English communication.-Ability to operate in a diverse multicultural, multinational work environment, exhibiting appropriate sensitivities.-Good Leadership skills-Team oriented with directional clarity-Contextual thinker with ability to look at the larger pictureNote: you will be required to attach the following:-Resume / cv-Passport-size photograph

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About Company

We are a leading international communications company delivering mobile, fixed, broadband internet, and corporate managed services tailored to the needs of consumers and businesses across markets in the Middle East, North Africa and Southeast Asia. As a community-focused company, we are guided by our vision of enriching peoples lives and our belief that we can stimulate human growth by leveraging communications to help people achieve their full potential.

Formerly known as Qtel Group, we have a customer base of 92.9 million and reported revenues of USD 9.3 billion in 2012.