Purpose of Job Jobholders at this level are responsible for leading work activities and working autonomously with minor direction towards predetermined long-term objectives. Jobholders oversee the implementation of operational plans and the provision of significant improvements to set policies, procedures, standards and reports. Their main operational role includes developing Ports and Branches internal auditguidelines, methodologies, and annual audit plan, assessing required audit resources, and supervising all related interventions. Job Responsibilities Audit Preparation:
Develop Ports and Branches internal audit guidelines and methodologies in line with QA guidelines, and international standards and practices Assess required audit resources against current capabilities and identify the need to cooperate and liaise with external auditors to execute specific audits Develop Ports and Branches internal annual audit plan specifying functions subject to audits, audit frequency and schedule taking into consideration resources availability and targeting key risks and prioritized activities/ area Develop Ports and Branches audit program/ RCM including audit scope, key areas to be assessed, audit dates and focal points and accordingly notify related functions Collect needed documents from functions and develop/update audit checklists and Forms.
Audit Execution: Conduct opening meeting with related function's focal point to confirm Ports and Branches audit objectives, scope and methodology Conduct Ports and Branches internal audit intervention by checking functions' documents, records, systems and practices Review improvements or corrective actions' implementation status based on previous audit findings Detect non-conformities, identify key areas to improve and investigate Irregularities. Hold a closure meeting to discuss Ports and Branches audit findings, ensure a clear understanding of results and agree on needed improvements/non-conformities/ observations with concerned function Coordinate with external auditors to maintain smooth, effective and precise audit.
Audit Reporting Develop audit report highlighting audit findings, key points discussed, non conformities and key areas to improve Present audit report to relevant stakeholders, provide advice, and agree on areas of improvement and all necessary remedial actions and milestones to be taken Consolidate Ports and Branches audit findings into a periodic audit report includingaudit observations, non-conformities, opportunities for improvement and action plans. Organization and Operations:
Follow all relevant policies, processes and standard operating procedures so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner Conduct activities under minimal supervision for senior team and under close supervision for entry levels Escalate complex problems to the relevant person to ensure case/issue is closed efficiently and in timely a manner Perform other duties as requested People Management:
Train junior staff on the different job activities to ensure transfer of know-how, when applicable Provide clear direction, prioritize tasks, assign and delegate responsibility, and monitor the workflow of subordinates/ junior staff Support junior staff or direct reports in order to execute their duties according to set policies and processesJob Requirements Education Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or equivalentExperienceA minimum of 6 years of relevant experience Competencies Internal AuditorSenior Internal AuditorTechnical CompetenciesLead Internal AuditorInternal Audit Supervisor
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