VP of Internal Audit

Job description / Role

We are looking to hire the VP of Internal Audit who will responsible for working independently and assisting the Head of Audit in managing and administrating the audit department.

Client Details

Our Client is a renowned global Private equity firm with headquarters in Bahrain. The firm deals with investments in real estate, corporate, credit management and provides alternative investment solutions. The firm is now looking for someone to join their audit team in Bahrain as the VP/AVP of Internal Audit, to provide support to the internal audit function with the intent to independently assess the effectiveness and efficiency of the firm's operational and financial audit, internal control procedures and compliance with internal policies and procedures.

Description

This is a managerial position that will be accountable for the following roles and responsibilities:

* Provide managerial assistance and technical support to the Head of Internal Audit in planning, executing and reporting internal audit activities.
* Review and assess, for the audited processes, the structure of management controls and evaluate their adequacy and efficiency, and draft possible recommendations for improvement where required and appropriate.
* Assist the Head of Internal Audit in managing and administrating the internal audit department which involves developing annual and triennial audit plans, controlling risk assessments, expense management, etc.
* Advocate improvements in management controls that are designed to safeguard the firm's resources and ensuring compliance with government's laws.
* Carry out additional duties that may be assigned during the tenure.

Job Offer

The successful candidate for this role will be offered a competitive monthly salary. This is a great opportunity for an experienced professional to advance in their career with this leading firm.

Requirements

The successful candidate for the role of VP/AVP of Internal Audit is required to meet the following criteria:

* At least 6 years of audit experience in Banking/Financial services coupled with any of the Big four companies.
* Qualified auditor with a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance from a recognised university and certified as CIA, CPA or CA.
* Exceptional planning and organisation skills depicting the ability to identify issues when they arise, formulate opinions, make conclusions and recommend solutions.
* Good inter-personal skills and the ability to work in a multi-cultural and international environment.
* Possess the ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with key stakeholders and employees at all levels.

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

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The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.