Senior Internal Auditor

One of our client, one of the global top 10 auditing and advisory firm is seeking suitable candidate to join their team in Internal Auditor role for their office Manama (Bahrain)
Below are the role requirements
Work Location – Manama (Bahrain)
Tax Free salary : 3 to 4 yrs BHD 900 PM / 4 to 5 yrs 1000 BHD + Annual air ticket + Health Insurance + Visa + local statutory benefits
Qualification : Certified accounting / finance qualifications such as CA, ACCA, CPA, or CIA

Experience : Minimum of 3 years of experience in internal auditing, risk management, or related fields with leading audit firm or consulting environment

Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Conducting comprehensive internal audits for clients in the non-financial sector, including industries such as construction, real estate, manufacturing, hospitality, trading, logistics, and others.

1. Lead and manage internal audit engagements for clients in the non-financial sector, including industries such as construction, real estate, manufacturing, hospitality, trading, logistics, and others, from planning to execution, ensuring timely completion and delivery of audit reports.
2. Develop risk-based audit plans and strategies tailored to each client’s unique business environment, objectives, and risk profile.
3. Conduct complex audit procedures, including risk assessment, testing of controls, data analysis, and documentation of audit findings, with a focus on identifying root causes and providing actionable recommendations.
4. Provide strategic guidance and consulting services to clients on internal control best practices, risk management strategies, process improvements, and regulatory compliance.
5. Communicate audit findings, recommendations, and observations effectively to clients, senior management, and stakeholders, leveraging strong presentation and negotiation skills.
6. Lead client meetings, discussions, and presentations, addressing audit findings, resolving issues, and driving consensus on remediation plans.
7. Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging risks, regulatory changes, and best practices in internal auditing and related fields, sharing knowledge and insights with clients and team members.
8. Contribute to the continuous improvement of audit methodologies, tools, and templates, enhancing efficiency, effectiveness, and quality in audit engagements.
9. Uphold professional standards, ethics, and integrity in all audit engagements, maintaining client confidentiality and trust at all times.

Requirements:
• Professional qualifications such as CA, ACCA, CPA, or CIA.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Extensive experience in internal auditing, risk management, or related fields, with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience with leading audit firm or consulting environment.
• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks, risk assessment methodologies, and audit techniques.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data, identify trends, and draw meaningful conclusions.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to interact professionally with clients and team members.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in relevant software applications (e.g., Microsoft Office, ERP software).
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Ability to travel to client sites as needed.