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About the role: 

As part of our experienced Risk Advisory division, you’ll work with our specialists to help clients strategically transform their operations and operational risk programs and strengthen their risk awareness. We guide clients in designing, implementing, and testing internal controls to develop cost-effective programs and a strong control environment.  We also help them enhance internal audit activities and organizational performance, as well as assist organizations with a strategic controls framework built around automation and analytics.

We deliver best-in-class services for businesses of different complexities, maturities, and assurance landscapes. Our subject matter experts provide assurance around how emerging risks are managed and deliver the insights necessary to drive value that aligns with client ambitions.

Responsibilities:

• Internal Control Testing: This involves conducting tests and assessments of various internal processes and controls to ensure compliance with company policies, regulations, and best practices to identify weaknesses or areas for improvement within an organization.
• Policy and Procedures: Developing, implementing, and updating company policies and procedures to ensure compliance with policy and procedures as well as industry standards. 
• ICFR (Internal Controls over Financial Reporting): Ensuring the effectiveness of internal controls specifically related to financial reporting processes. This includes assessing risks, designing controls, testing their operating effectiveness, and reporting any deficiencies or weaknesses to management.
• Corporate Compliance & Governance: Monitoring and ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, and internal policies relevant to the company's operations. Corporate governance involves establishing frameworks and structures to guide decision-making, accountability, and transparency within the organization.
• Operational Audit: Evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of operational processes within the organization. This may involve assessing workflows, resource utilization, and adherence to established procedures to identify areas for improvement and cost-saving opportunities.

Qualifications and skills:

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, business or related field with strong academic credentials.
• Willingness to pursue a professional qualification such as CIA, CRMA, GRCP, GRCA is desired.
• Assist with planning and managing engagements along with ensuring deliverables meet work-plan specifications and deadlines.
• Ability to use automation and digitalization tools as part of audits or in the professional services environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Arabic.