KEY RESPONSIBILITIES, ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ACTIVITIES General • Perform and control the full audit cycle including risk management and control management over operations’ effectiveness, financial reliability, and compliance with directives and regulations. • Determine internal audit scope and develop annual audit plans based on risk assessment. • Obtain, analyze, and evaluate accounting documentation, previous reports, data, flowcharts, and processes. • Prepare and present audit reports reflecting results, root causes, and actionable recommendations. • Act as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity, legality, and efficiency. • Identify internal control loopholes and recommend risk aversion measures and cost savings. • Maintain open, transparent communication with management and the audit committee. • Document audit processes and prepare audit findings memoranda. • Conduct follow-up audits to monitor management’s interventions and corrective actions. • Stay up to date on local regulations (Bahrain) and internal auditing best practices. • Coordinate with external auditors (e.g., NAO), regulators, and senior leadership (CEO/Board levels).

BACKGROUND, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE Qualifications • Minimum 10–12+ years of progressive experience in internal auditing, risk management, or related fields. • At least 5 years in a senior or managerial audit role with proven responsibility for risk-based audit planning and execution. • Demonstrated expertise across multiple business functions: finance, operations, compliance, IT, and governance. • Experience in risk assessment methodologies and applying risk-based approaches to audit planning. • Track record of coordinating with external auditors, regulators, and senior management (CEO/Board levels). Skills • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills. • Excellent report writing and presentation abilities. • High integrity and professional objectivity. • Knowledge of internal audit standards (IIA framework). • Ability to work independently and manage multiple audits simultaneously. • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. • Proficiency in audit software and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). • Understanding of ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP) is a plus.