Internal Audit Officer at The OPEC Fund for International Development

Job Profile

• The Internal Audit Officer supports the Chief Auditor in providing independent, objective, and insightful risk-based assurance and advice, all in accordance with the institutional strategy and framework and the OPEC Fund’s frameworks for governance, risk and control, in order to protect and enhance the value of OPEC Fund.

Duties and Responsibilities
Audit:

• Works on multiple engagements, often concurrently, in the delivery of risk-based audits across a range of business process areas.
• Supports the Chief Auditor in identification of key risk areas by performing detailed process walkthroughs and flowcharting of controls.
• Supports the development of an audit library/repository of process flow charts and key control narratives that can be leveraged for future reviews through detailed development of individual Risk and Control Matrices (RCMs) for specific engagements.
• Supports the Chief Auditor in the timely execution of audits within the allocated time and resource budgets.
• Assists in the follow-up of open and overdue Internal Audit issues.

Stakeholder management and engagement:

• Engages closely with key clients and stakeholders under the guidance of the Chief Auditor to deliver audit engagements.

Reporting and analysis:

• Supports the Chief Auditor in planning, executing and reporting on individual engagements in Internal Audit’s s risk-based work program.
• ssists in the summarization of audit issues and drafting of reports.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• Master's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Controlling, Accounting, Law or a related field. 
• A minimum of 7 years relevant professional experience, preferably, 2-3 years of experience in an international environment; Working experience in development financial institutions is desirable.
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation is highly desirable.
• Additional professional certifications such as Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Information Systems Auditor, Certified Information Security Manager, Chartered Financial Analyst, Certified Public Accountant, Chartered Accountant, ACCA are an advantage.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret and analyse data and translate into effective information.
• Ability to work well in a small team, operate under pressure, prioritize and deliver high quality work within deadlines, and meet team objectives.
• Fluent in English. Good working knowledge of Arabic, French, German or Spanish is an added advantage.
• Demonstrable ability to work in an international multi-cultural environment, with sensitivity and respect for diversity.