Grant Thornton Bahrain is expanding their Business Risk Services team and looking to hire candidates at managerial level. As an integral member of the Business Risk Services team, the candidate will be in-charge of internal audit-related work and business process review. Candidate will be responsible for managing audit engagements of varying size and complexity to include, planning and coordinating the various phases of the field work, directing and reviewing the work of a number of auditors and assistants, and making decision on all but the most unusual accounting and auditing matters.
Scope of Responsibilities
- Performs and supervises audits assigned to them. This includes planning, coordinating and directing audits of considerable scope and complexity. Performs related work as required.
- Any other responsibility that Senior Manager / Director / Partners may define in due course of operations.
Primary Duties
Support in performing risk assessments and develop internal audit plan for internal audit clientsPlans and performs detailed audit fieldwork in accordance with approved internal audit process covering audit scope, program, resources and audit techniques and documents results of detailed audit field work conductedAnalyses and assesses audit risks and findings, ensures adequacy of underlying evidences and working paper files obtained, develops appropriate and practical recommendations and discusses with the team leader and the audit divisionsReviews internal audit reports summarizing audit field work conducted, audit risks and issues reported, recommendationsTrains and leads junior auditors and their developmentWorking knowledge of business processes, key risks and controls in the diverse industriesActively develop and maintain positive relationships with the clients to enhance the reputation of the internal audit activitiesDeliver all engagements in complete, accurate and timely mannerSupervisory Responsibility
Strong client relations and ability to perform new jobsRecognize and evaluate the materiality and significance of internal audit issues and recommend appropriate means for obtaining compliance.Ability to gain cooperation from clients in completing the audit and in implementing the recommendations contained in the audit report.Have responsibility and enjoy the challenges of various industries.Competencies / Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Result-driven and client focusAbility to meet client deadlinesAbility to withstanding work pressureQualifications
Degree in accounting, finance, commerce or related fieldCompleted a professional qualification, such as CIA / CA / ACCA / CPA will be an added advantage6 to 7 years of experience within simialr functionAt least 5 years of professional experience in internal audit within a consultancy set up. Experience within a big 4 firm will be an added advantageStrong knowledge of risk based internal audits and IIA standardsGood knowledge on business processEffective communication skills in English language (oral and written)Qualified applicants will be prioritized