Job Description
Participate in audits covering the activities and processes across FAB Kuwait ensuring that governance, risk management and controls are in place to mitigate the inherent risks of the business. Develop thorough understanding of business/ relationship aspects, control dynamics, risk management processes and the regulatory environment, both in Kuwait and other relevant jurisdictions where FAB operates, provide assurance to Management by identifying weaknesses; reporting and escalating significant Audit findings in a timely manner; and agreeing action plans to address the issues raised.
Duties and Responsibilities
Your main responsibilities in this role include the following:
Perform audits as per the approved Risk Based audit yearly plan.
Interpret FAB business issues and recommend best practice
Effectively communicates audit issues and perceived risks
Ensure that:-
Each assigned audit is planned in detail by conducting risk assessments, developing an understanding of activities.
Each assigned audit is planned to ensure that the scope and terms of reference of each audit provides adequate and appropriate coverage.
Audit work is performed efficiently and effectively by focusing on the risk areas identified at the planning phase and in fieldwork.
Audits are performed in accordance with approved audit programs, utilizing internal and external resources provided by ED/SVP/VP in a professional manner, in order that audits are executed on time and within budget.
All audit work and programs comply with the policies and procedures laid down in the GIA Manual, standards set by the IIA and market best practices, where applicable and are produced in a timely manner during fieldwork.
Any loss of documents, misappropriation of funds, thefts, frauds, and financial loss should be immediately brought to the attention of GIA Senior Management.
Discussions are held with Unit management in order to verify facts and obtain explanations of and reasons for apparent deficiencies.
Appropriate use of electronic working papers, audit tools and sources of knowledge (by self and the team).
Evidence is obtained, analyzed and appraised as a basis for an informed, objective opinion to evaluate the effectiveness of the key controls and efficiency of performance of the Unit being audited. Review appropriate transactions, documents, records, reports to confirm their accuracy and effectiveness and record all findings in a manner that provides relevant and reliable evidence to support conclusions.
Findings are discussed with team members / Unit staff and delivered in a timely manner. Material issues identified are discussed with team members and escalated to GIA Senior Management as identified.
Formal report is prepared at the end of each Unit review, and submitted to HOA/SVP. Report should contain issues written in a concise and compelling manner with clear indication of the risks and impact for the Unit management. Negotiate with Unit management to agree a documented Management Action Plan to resolve the issues raised.
Job Requirements
Kuwaiti Nationality Only
