Lead Auditor

Location:

Cairo, Cairo, EG

Category: Finance

Posting End Date:05/22/2025

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 executing the internal audit plan, analyzing risks, objectives, tasks, and control systems according to the audit plan, reviewing the audit results, and ensuring the implementation of audit procedures.

Job Responsibilities

Participate in analyzing the risks of the company's activities with the aim of evaluating risks and controls.
Participate in identifying the highest risk tasks with the aim of including them in the annual audit plan.
Prepare the audit program with the aim of starting the audit process.
Implement the audit program, prepares working papers, and collects supporting evidence in order to perform and document the audit work performed and the audit results
Discuss initial review results with activities to confirm review results and agree on corrective actions and implementation date.
Prepare the draft audit report for presentation to the activity managers.
Participate in presenting the draft audit report to the activity managers for agreement on corrective actions and implementation date.
Prepare the final audit report for presentation to the internal audit activity manager
Ensure that corrective actions are implemented on the specified date with the aim of improving control procedures within the activity
Prepare and presents a draft report on the results of monitoring the implementation of corrective actions to activity managers with the aim of informing them of the results
Prepare the final follow-up results report with the aim of presenting it to the internal audit activity manager
Implement internal audit methodology with the aim of complying with international auditing standards.

Job Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce – Accounting (English Section preferred).
6 to 10 years of professional experience in internal or external auditing.
Possession of relevant professional certifications such as ESAA, CIA, CPA, CISA, or IFRS is highly preferred
Solid understanding of international auditing standards and best practices.
Demonstrates high ethical standards and integrity in all professional dealings.
Proven ability to analyze data, assess risks, resolve issues, and recommend effective improvements.
Strong reporting and analytical skills with attention to detail.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate across functions.
Proficient in executing audit programs and tools with sound knowledge of accounting principles and financial regulations.
Strong command of the English language, both written and spoken.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, with advanced skills in Excel for data analysis.
Experience using SAP is required.

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