Financial Audit Expert

JOB PURPOSE

To provide expertise to the review and appraise of the soundness, adequacy and compliance of PIF’s finance related matters to ensure delivery of best in class assurance activities and to safeguard PIF’s interests and drive operational effectiveness.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Specialized Accountabilities:

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Provide expertise in top quality, relevance and objective assurance on PIF’s non-investment areas’ control environment covering the 2nd line of defense and enabling functions.

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Provide expertise in the development and implementation of the risk based internal audit plan for PIF non-investment areas that considers the risks associated and submit the plan for review and approval.

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Suggest and provide insightful and technical advisory support over finance related matters and PIF projects.

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Advise in the objective assurance on processes and controls within PIF’s business operations.

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Assess audit observations closure within the required timeframes.

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Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of the internal control systems of PIF operations and risk management processes based on relative importance and impact.

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Provide advice in the risk assessment and annual audit planning process and monitor all functional audit budgets and resource planning management.

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Liaise with the applicable audit standards and requirements issued by governing bodies, policies and procedures designed to guide the operations of the Internal Audit Division and applicable laws and regulations.

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Provide expertise to the on-going and insightful business operations assurance updates and opinions to the Head of Internal Audit Division and technical knowledge sharing to the rest of the Division.

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Liaise with stakeholders on strategic projects and initiatives as well as special projects directed from the Audit and Compliance Committee (ACC) ; enhancing governance and control environment.

Common Accountabilities:

• Contribute to the development and successful implementation of the organizational strategy, by providing expert level advise to the concerned stakeholders enabling them to make informed decisions.

• Provide inputs and insights related to operational excellence improvement initiatives and propose improvements on systems, processes and practices related to the area of expertise, taking into account international leading practices, in order to continuously enhance the organizational effectiveness and business performance.

• Contribute to the development of policies, systems, processes, procedures and controls within the area of expertise or propose relevant enhancements as needed, ensuring alignment and adherence to any relevant compliance, risk, audit, cybersecurity and regulatory requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, Audit, Business, or any other relevant discipline.

Years of Experience: 8 years of experience in a relevant field.

Preferred Professional Certificates: Any relevant certification such as Certified Professional Accountant (CPA), IIA Internal Audit Practitioner, Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Chartered Accountant (CA), or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), etc.