Audit Analyst

Job Description:

Summary:

To coordinate and monitor all audit follow-up activities ensuring timely implementation of management action plans and accurate reporting to Internal Audit management and governance committees. Support audit engagements through data analysis testing and documentation in accordance with Internal Audit standards enhancing the overall quality and efficiency of the audit function.

Duties and Responsibilties:

1. Audit Activities

Assist audit teams in planning and executing internal audit engagements through data collection walkthroughs sampling and testing. Prepare organize and maintain audit working papers in compliance with Internal Audit methodology. Support identification of process gaps control weaknesses and improvement opportunities. Participate in audit follow-up testing by verifying closure evidence submitted by departments. Contribute to audit report preparation and consolidation of observations. Assist in basic process mapping risk identification and preliminary root cause analysis.

-Up Coordination

Act as the central coordinator for all audit follow-up activities (Internal Audit ARC State Audit Bureau and external audits). Track and monitor progress of open action plans extensions overdue items and upcoming deadlines. Regularly communicate with action owners and departments to obtain updates evidence and clarifications. Validate the sufficiency and appropriateness of closure evidence before recommending closure. Maintain structured follow-up documentation aligned with IIA and ISO auditing standards. Prepare follow-up summaries status reports and ARC packages

3. Continuous Improvement

Support enhancements to IA tools templates workflows and follow-up systems. Provide input for automating follow-up processes including workflow improvements user requirements and validation rules. Participate in lessons-learned sessions and recommend improvements.

4. Policies Systems Processes & Procedures Adhere to Internal Audit policies procedures and the IA Charter. Assist in updating process documents templates and guidelines.

5. MIS and Reports Prepare dashboards KPIs progress reports and follow-up summaries. Ensure accuracy consistency and integrity of all audit-related data used for reporting and decision-making. Support data extraction analysis and visualization.

6. Related Assignments Perform other related duties or assignments as directed.

7. Any other duties requested by Management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from a recognized university in an appropriate discipline (finance Economics Business Accounting) or related field is required.
• 1-3 years of experience in internal audit finance business analysis or similar fields.
• Advantageous: CIA CISA ACCA or similar certifications (including active pursuit).

Skills:

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong command of Word/PowerPoint.
• Proficiency in English and Arabic. Strong coordination and follow-up skills.
• Audit delivery and documentation skills.
• Data analysis and reporting capabilities.
• Planning organizing and time management.
• Stakeholder communication and interpersonal skills.
• Customer service and collaboration mindset.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.