Al Mulla Group Hiring for Head-Internal Audit Job at Kuwait Full Time

•Develop an Internal Audit Strategy & Plan, which covers all key processes/activities of AMIEC.
•Identify audit priorities and resource requirements for each year.
•Responsible for effectively planning financial, regulatory, information technology, information security, compliance, treasury, operational, marketing, human resources, sales and branch audits.
•Manage audits as per Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards and Guidelines.
•Effectively monitor and review the work of audit staff assigned to each audit engagement.
•Ensure completion of audits and submission of reports based on agreed timelines with Management and Audit Committee.
•Ensure follow-up audits are carried out (to verify if the recommendations have been implemented by the concerned business units) and report the status of the same to the Audit Committee.
•Ensure compliance with Central Bank of Kuwait regulatory requirements and other requirements.
•Responsible for developing and implementing the necessary policies, procedures, and programs.
•Conduct risk assessments, evaluate adequacy and effectiveness of control environment. Accordingly, identify control gaps and opportunities for improvement.
•Prepare timely IA presentation packs and make presentation in the Audit Committee meetings (of the key findings and recommendations).
•Conduct reviews of various departments and their procedures.
•Interview, hire, and train staff in internal audit department.
•Advise Management and Audit Committee on audit, and internal control matters, time to time.
•Perform special audit/governance projects, as and when required.
•Risk Assessment of Branches, Departments and Processes

•Proven ability in audit planning and execution, including risk assessment, process and control evaluation.
•Knowledge of IIA standards.
•Knowledge of Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) rules and regulations.
•Knowledge of AML rules and regulations.
•Knowledge of auditing standards, internal control frameworks, risk management, corporate governance, and their practical application in business operations.
•Should have structured analytical ability, problem solving and excellent communication skills.
•Should have effective personality and be a team player.
•Good Microsoft Office skills especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
•Good communication and reporting skills.