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The Company

Ooredoo is an organisation on the move. Thanks to our dedicated employees, we continue to move closer towards our vision to be among the top 20 telecommunications companies in the world.

We are a dynamic global telecommunications player operating in 17 countries across the Middle East, North Africa (MENA) and Asia. We cover a population of more than half a billion people and serve more than 68 million customers.

In Kuwait, we employ approximately 1,000 talented people, all of whom are driving Ooredoo to be the number one choice for world-class communications services in Kuwait. In the face of intensifying competition, increasingly sophisticated technology and rising customer expectations, nothing is more important to our success than our team – and it's a team that you can be part of.

Ooredoo's future is bright, and you can be part of our ongoing success.

The Purpose

Carry out complex different assignments of the Financial & Operational audits, investigations, forensics and advisory activities for Ooredoo-Kuwait and its subsidiaries (FASTtelco and Phono) operations and ensuring the work is carried out with professional care and in accordance with the appropriate standards. These different activities involve leading or conducting performance, operational, financial, compliance audit and consulting services for management and staff. In addition, the role provides significant input to the preparation of annual internal Audit Plan and contributes significantly in the follow-up audit with management.

Key Accountabilties & Responsiblities

• Support in identification and evaluation of audit risk areas in Ooredoo Kuwait and its subsidiaries viz. FASTtelco and Phono through a risk-based audit methodology and assist in the preparation of the annual audit plans based on the identified risks and in consultation with the Management, Regulatory and Compliance requirements, and External Audit.

• Prepare/develop the risk assessment and audit programs with appropriate testing mechanisms, execute the audit program, recognize control weaknesses, assess the materiality of these weaknesses, and relate them back to the scope and objectives of the audit.

• Update the audit and risk universe on a regular basis and report the results to the Director Financial and Operational (F&A) audit.

• Support in planning the resources and requirements for the different audit assignments and special assignments.

• Perform / Manage financial and operational audits and review the work performed to ensure the adequacy of audit scope, the adequacy of testing performed, and the accuracy of conclusions reached.

• Oversee and manage the work of the audit staff in conducting interviews, reviewing documents, developing and administering audit surveys, composing summary memos, and preparing working papers or audit operations.

• Conduct or lead interviews, review of documents, development and administration of audit surveys, composing summary memos, and preparation of working papers.

• Monitor the audit assignments progress and escalate any showstoppers to the Director F&A audit.

• Ensure the contents of Internal Audit manual are followed and adhered to, including identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analysing evidence, and documenting technical processes and procedures.

• Follow up the implementation of audit recommendations in a timely manner.

• Interact with staff, section heads, department directors and managers and when necessary, with top management in order to obtain and/or communicate relevant information to achieve the objective/s of the Financial & Operational Audit.

• Maintain all organisational and professional ethical standards and ensure all internal audit activities that are carried out or supervised are in compliance with The IIA’s International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (Standards), IIA Code of Ethics.

• Support the quality assurance and improvement program (QAIP).

• Lead/ Support in consulting engagements related to financial and operational aspects of Ooredoo and its subsidiaries (Phono and FT) if asked to do so by superiors.

• Communicate or assist in communicating the results of consulting projects via written reports and oral presentations on a timely basis to the Director F&A audit.

• Review the policies and procedures of the company (OK, FT and Phono) for submission to Director F&A audit and CAE.

• Conduct or lead the Internal Audit team in performing any fraud investigations or any special audit assignments as instructed by superiors.

• Communicate the results, finding and recommendations of special assignment/investigation via written reports and oral presentations on a timely basis to the Director, Financial & Operational audit.

• Manage the work of direct reports to ensure they meet their objectives, are kept motivated and perform in accordance with their job description.

• Lead and support in coaching the IA staff, review their work, improve their capabilities.

• Conduct regular on the job training to ensure that direct reports have the necessary skills to undertake new or existing responsibilities.

• Delegate responsibility to direct reports, in accordance with their role and ability, to ensure they are developed and maximise their potential.

• Support the Director F&A audit in monitoring the workload and resources management to effectively handle the different assignments in the Financial & Operational areas.

• Pursue professional development opportunities, including external and internal training and professional association memberships, and shares information gained with co-workers.

• Proactively take responsibility for self-improvement by staying well-informed of developments, knowledge and innovations in relevant field of expertise.

• Develop and maintain productive team-oriented management and staff relationships through individual coaching and meetings.

• Ensure continuous professional development to enhance knowledge, skills and competencies.

• Brainstorm and create solutions based on discussions and analysis within the team.

• Improve the awareness of all the company’s management levels and staff with the Internal Audit’s mission, objectives, duties and responsibilities.

• Other duties as directed by the Director F&A audit and CAE.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or any field related to auditing (finance, accounting or IT).

• Certification in at least one area (e.g. CIA, CA, ACCA, CFE, and CPA) is preferred.

• Commencement of post graduate study in business administration, public administration, or a related field, or a second professional certification in a related area such as fraud auditing or accounting, is an advantage.

Requirements

• 5-6+ years Minimum experience in internal auditing, external auditing, operations, accounting, business analysis, or program evaluation, including 2 years in managerial level. preferably with telecommunications audit experience and audit of holding/management companies.

• Knowledge of Company regulations, policies and procedures.

• Working knowledge of The IIA’s International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (Standards) and Code of Ethics  as well as IFRS and GAAP

• Analytical and evaluation skills.

• Extensive experience with report writing and conducting presentations.

• Exposure to planning and project management.

• Considerable knowledge of and skill in applying internal auditing and accounting principles and practices, and management principles and preferred business practices.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to operate in a diverse multicultural, multinational work environment, exhibiting appropriate sensitivities.

• Fluent verbal and written communication in both Arabic and English.

• Evaluate the company’s processes and identifies potential problem areas where related controls need further testing.

• Carry out risk analysis and assist in the preparation of the annual audit plan.

• Perform sufficient tests, including data analysis, to provide reasonable assurance that internal controls are existing and adequate.

• Identify and evaluate possible solutions to identified control issues, recommend them and obtain management agreement or actions on such recommendations.

• Using Software:

• Internal Audit System (Team mate) and analytical tools.

• MS Office.

• Experience with specialized computer system relating to audit, and other relevant business software.

• Experience in using computer software (e.g., ACL, IDEA, SQL, Excel) and application systems.