Internal Audit Head

Location:

Abbasya, Cairo, EG

Category: Administration

Posting End Date:01/27/2025

Since its establishment in 1964, ELARABY has grown from a joint stock family enterprise to one of the largest industrial and commercial corporations in Egypt, the Middle East and Africa. ELARABY operates through 16 commercial, industrial, medical, and service companies, in four different governorates with 35 industrial facilities, and 2 hospitals. In 2020, ELARABY’s workforce exceeded 40,000 employees. ELARABY’s brand portfolio consists of 17 global brands with 43 product categories and more than 2800 variations. With regards to the domestic and international markets, ELARABY’s figures continue to grow by exporting to over 60 countries across the globe. In the domestic market, one of ELARABY’s strongest assets is the vast distribution network, which consists of more than 3,000 sales partners and 38 branded stores; backed by more than 550 after-sales service centers. In a society consisting of more than 100 Million Egyptians who trusted ELARABY over the years, ELARABY gives back to the community through implementing and adopting various developmental projects, in education, healthcare, environmental well-being, and social solidarity.

Job Purpose

Responsible for preparing a proposal for the draft internal audit plan, following up its implementation in line with the strategic objectives of ELARABY Group, analyzing risks, objectives, tasks and control systems in accordance with the audit plan, and leading the team to carry out internal audit tasks, and reviewing audit reports.

Job Responsibilities

Analyze the risks of the company's activities in order to evaluate risks and controls. Identifies the highest risk tasks in order to include them in the annual audit plan.
Prepare a draft of the annual internal audit plan for presentation and discussion.
Prepare the internal audit letter for the heads of activities and groups and adhere to the start dates for the audit process.
Review internal audit results with the team to verify their validity and sufficiency of evidence.
Review the draft audit report for presentation to the activity managers
Review the final audit report for discussion with the head of the internal audit activity
Review the results of verifying the implementation of the agreed corrective actions on the specified date with the aim of completing the follow-up report.
Present a draft report on the results of monitoring the implementation of corrective measures to the activity managers in order to inform them of the results of the monitoring.
Review the final follow-up results report for presentation and discussion"
Implement internal audit methodology with the aim of complying with international auditing standards.
Trains internal audit staff on internal audit methodology with the aim of developing auditors’ performance.
Review the draft of the preliminary audit report, prepares the draft of the final report and presents it to the head of the activity for approval.

Job Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a Commerce – Accounting department.
10-15 Years of experience in internal and external audit field.
A Master's or Doctorate degree in a relevant field / Professional certifications (ESAA, CMA, CIA, CPA, CISA) are preferred.
Strong knowledge in dealing with SAP,Internal Auditing Standards, COSO and Audit Data Analytics.
High standards of integrity and ethical conduct.
The ability to solve problems, assess risks, and recommend improvements.
Strong Leadership, Data analysis and reporting skills.
Strong Communication skills.
Ability to lead and manage internal audit processes and team, including mentoring and professional development.
Very Good command in spoken and written English.
Proficient with MS Office programs.

EL ARABY Group is an equal opportunity employer and applies fair employment practices through the interviewing and selection process.