Information Security Manager

• During your tenure as an Associate in Audit & Assurance, you will demonstrate and develop your capabilities in the following areas:
• Demonstrates an appreciation of the importance of addressing specific audit and risk advisory priorities in line with explicit stakeholder requirements.
• Have knowledge of relevant accounting standards applicable to the entity and perform risk assessment procedures to provide a basis for the identification and assessments of the risks of material misstatement.
• Delivery of high-quality audits via a number of enablers like Global Audit Imperatives, methodology, content, guidance, learning and other tools.
• Formulate reasonable judgments and conclusions in order to deliver informative and timely outputs.
• Compliance with auditing and accounting standards, relevant laws and regulations (including specific local laws and regulations), ethical standards, independence requirements and the audit firm's quality control procedures.

Leadership capabilities:

• Builds own understanding of our purpose and values; explores opportunities for impact.
• Demonstrates strong commitment to personal learning and development; acts as a brand ambassador to help attract top talent.
• Understands expectations and demonstrates personal accountability for keeping performance on track.
• Actively focuses on developing effective communication and relationship-building skills.
• Understands how their daily work contributes to the priorities of the team and the business.

Qualifications:

• Degree in accounting, auditing or related field.
• Relevant work experience (e.g. internships, summer positions, school jobs).
• Demonstrated leadership, problem solving, and strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work on multiple assignments.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with professionals at all levels.
• Fluent in English (Reading, Speaking and Writing). Preference will be given to Bilingual candidates (Arabic / English).

Desired candidate profile:

Audit and Assurance involves evaluating an organization’s financial statements, internal controls, and business operations to ensure accuracy, compliance, and reliability of information. Skills required in this domain include:

1. Technical Skills

• Accounting Standards: Proficiency in IFRS, GAAP, or local accounting standards.
• Audit Methodology: Knowledge of audit planning, execution, and reporting procedures.
• Financial Analysis: Ability to analyze financial statements for inconsistencies and trends.
• Risk Assessment: Identifying risks in financial and operational processes.
• IT Auditing: Understanding of systems audits and evaluating IT controls.

2. Analytical Skills

• Attention to Detail: Identifying errors and discrepancies in financial documents.
• Critical Thinking: Evaluating complex data to form logical conclusions.
• Problem Solving: Finding solutions to issues discovered during audits.

3. Interpersonal and Communication Skills

• Stakeholder Communication: Presenting findings clearly to clients and senior management.
• Team Collaboration: Working effectively with other auditors and departments.
• Negotiation: Managing disagreements during audits constructively.

4. Regulatory Knowledge

• Compliance: Familiarity with local and international laws, such as Sarbanes-Oxley or GDPR.
• Taxation: Basic understanding of tax laws to evaluate compliance.

5. Project Management

• Time Management: Delivering audits within deadlines.
• Resource Allocation: Efficient use of team and tools during an audit.
• Audit Software: Proficiency in tools like ACL, IDEA, or CaseWare.
• ERP Systems: Familiarity with platforms such as SAP or Oracle.
• Data Analytics: Using tools like Power BI or Excel for advanced financial modeling and analysis.

6. Ethics and Professionalism

• Confidentiality: Safeguarding sensitive information.
• Independence: Maintaining objectivity throughout the audit process.
• Integrity: Upholding the ethical standards of the profession.

Key Skills:

General Audits, Quality Assurance, Quality Audit.

Employment Type: Full-time

Department / Functional Area: Internal Audit.