Senior Specialist, Internal Audit

Job Title

Senior Specialist, Internal Audit

Location

Beirut - OMT Head Office

Position Summary

Responsible for performing individual internal audit projects as part of the total internal audit plan. This includes developing the internal audit scope, performing internal audit procedures, and preparing internal audit reports reflecting the results of the work performed.

Also responsible for adopting systematic audit approaches to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of OMT’s operations and processes, and executing tasks for assessing and evaluating the efficiency of implemented controls and risk management, the adequacy of internal policies and procedures, and the conformity of operations with applicable laws and regulations.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Internal Audit Scope

• Leverages insights to identify risks and potential areas for audit
• Communicates with other divisions to verify records and confirm compliance with company policies
• Reviews historical data, monitors new developments, and incorporates relevant changes into existing policies and procedures
• Reviews and analyzes transactions, documents, records, reports, and accounts relating to OMT’s operations and functions, and prepares appropriate working papers and audit reports documenting findings
• Conducts internal audits across OMT divisions and activities in accordance with established auditing guidelines and principles by understanding and documenting business processes, interpreting company policies and procedures, and assessing governance practices and regulatory obligations

Audit Fieldwork Interactions

• Conducts audit fieldwork and documents audit procedures, work performed, and findings
• Maintains professional competence through continuous self-directed learning, develops professional relationships with colleagues, and manages disagreements constructively
• Acts as a liaison between groups to help resolve complex and unstructured problems
• Interacts with management and key personnel to establish and maintain effective business relationships through strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Maintains positive communication with staff while engaging professionally with auditees to gather the information required for internal audit activities
• Influences and motivates others to obtain information, manage situations, and resolve problems, engaging professionally with teams when interactions are moderately unstructured or when objectives differ

Business Understanding, Job Controls & Guidelines

• Interprets incomplete or inadequate guidelines, develops plans, and initiates new methods to complete assignments effectively
• Adapts and refines methods for completing assignments when addressing unusual circumstances, variations in approach, or incomplete or conflicting data
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of OMT’s business, including its processes, projects, and services
• Engages with key process owners in discussions and constructively challenges existing processes
• Participates in delivering awareness sessions on internal controls and company policies
• Maintains awareness of emerging audit trends and industry best practices

Internal Audit Reporting & Analysis (Findings & Recommendations)

• Evaluates existing processes and identifies opportunities for improvement based on audit findings
• Develops preliminary audit findings and practical recommendations to strengthen and enhance the internal control environment
• Collaborates with management to develop appropriate solutions to address identified issues and gaps, and monitors the implementation of corrective actions
• Prepares accurate, logical, well-structured, and detailed reports clearly describing the work performed, test results, and conclusions reached
• Organizes and presents detailed audit reports to communicate results effectively to management
• Supplements written reports with recommendations for policy changes where appropriate
• Prepares working papers by researching, compiling, and analyzing data for inclusion in internal audit reports

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Qualifications:

• University degree in Business Administration (focus on audit, finance, or accounting); a Master’s degree is a plus
• CIA is a must
• Other advanced certifications in auditing or accounting such as CPA, CISA, or CFE would be a plus

Technical Skills:

• Advanced English, written and spoken; moderate in Arabic; French is a plus
• Advanced use of Microsoft Office tools
• ACL is a plus
• Experience in internal audit, including fieldwork tasks, data analysis, audit documentation, and report creation as well as presentation; other relevant experience in risk management, fraud investigation, or external audit is also considered

Relevant Experience:

• 7-10 years
• Big 4 or international experience is a plus

Key Behavioral Competencies:

• Advanced verbal and written communication skills with the ability to maintain tact and diplomacy in contentious conversations
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to identify and resolve discrepancies and to notice questionable trends or fraud
• High level of ethics and compliance
• Proven reliability and trustworthiness
• Ability to work with structure and attention to detail
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work autonomously and in a fast-paced environment