Company:
Ooredoo is an organization on the move. Thanks to our dedicated employees, we continue to move closer to our vision to be among the top 20 telecom companies in the world by 2020.
We are a dynamic global communications company operating in 17 countries across the Middle East, North Africa and Asia. We cover more than half a billion people and serve more than 68 million customers.
In Kuwait, we employ nearly 1,000 talented people, all of whom lead Ooredoo to be the number one choice for world-class telecom services in Kuwait. In the face of intense competition, increasingly sophisticated technology and increasing customer expectations, nothing is more important to our success than our team – a team you can be a part of.
Ooredoo’s future is bright, and you can be part of our continued success.
Role:
Performs routine and complex internal audit work, depending on experience, which includes conducting performance and compliance audit projects; Providing advisory services to the management and employees of Ooredoo Kuwait; Provide input for the development of the annual audit plan
Core activities:
– Conducting risk analysis, identifying areas of risk and assisting in preparing the annual audit plan.
– Conducting tests in the audit plan and preparing worksheets to report on the completed work.
Prepare audit reports highlighting identified weaknesses in the system of internal controls, non-compliance with procedures/control systems and instructions, and making recommendations for improvement in response to audit findings.
Follow audit procedures to identify and define issues, develop audit standards, review and analyze evidence, and document processes and procedures.
Conducting interviews, reviewing documents, developing and managing surveys, preparing summary notes and preparing working papers as part of the internal audit.
Identify, develop and document any issues identified in the audit and make recommendations using independent judgement.
Discuss audit issues with appropriate managers and obtain their feedback on points reported in the audit.
Communicate or assist in communicating audit findings and ad hoc advisory projects via written reports and oral presentations to management and the Board of Directors.
Make recommendations on ways to improve audit work procedures.
Maintain all organizational and professional ethical standards and ensure that all internal audit activities performed or oversight comply with the IIA International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (the Standards).
Supporting the Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP).
Conducting consultative engagements related to reviewing the policies and procedures of the various business departments if requested to do so by the superiors
Undertakes special or special audit assignments and investigations as instructed by the Senior Manager, Financial and Operational Internal Audit, or Chief Audit Executive
Develop and maintain productive relationships through individual contacts and group meetings.
Representing internal audit at Ooredoo Kuwait project team meetings, management meetings and meetings with external organizations.
Proactively take responsibility for self-improvement by staying well informed of developments, knowledge and innovations in the relevant area of expertise.
Pursue professional development opportunities, including external and internal training and trade union membership, and share acquired information with colleagues.
Other duties and related work as directed by the Senior Manager, Financial and Operational Internal Audit or Chief Audit Executive.
Eligible:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from a first-class educational institute.
It would be beneficial to have a relevant professional qualification.
Favorable consideration will be given to commencing with a postgraduate qualification in business administration, public administration, or a related field or profession (eg, IT auditing, fraud auditing or accounting).
Internal audit systems and analytical tools
– Microsoft Office
Experience in a specialized computer system related to auditing, preferably other related business software.
– Years of experience required based on the progression ladder in internal auditing and accounting (internal auditor)
Knowledge of corporate systems, policies and procedures.
Working knowledge of the IIA International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (the Standards) and the Code of Ethics
Analysis and evaluation skills.
Some experience writing reports and making presentations.
Exposure to project planning and management.
Significant knowledge and skill in applying internal audit and accounting principles and practices, management principles and preferred business practices.
– Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in a diverse multicultural and multinational work environment, exhibiting appropriate sensitivities.
– Fluent in oral and written communication in both Arabic and English.
We are a leading international communications company providing mobile, fixed, broadband and managed services to businesses tailored to meet 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 people’s lives and our belief that we can stimulate human growth by leveraging connections to help people achieve their full potential.
Formerly known as The Qtel Group, we have a customer base of $92.9 million and revenue of $9.3 billion in 2012.