Internal Auditor
üìç Location: Head Quarter ‚Äì Erbil, KRG Iraq
Regional Trade Bank is seeking a qualified professional to join its Internal Audit Department.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute internal audit assignments in accordance with the approved audit plan, audit programs, methodologies, and procedures.
- Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes within the scope of audit engagements.
- Understand the objectives, scope, risks, processes, systems, and relevant controls of each audit engagement and perform appropriate audit procedures.
- Collect, analyze, and evaluate audit information and evidence, applying professional skepticism where information is incomplete, inconsistent, or unreliable.
- Prepare clear, complete, and professional audit working papers and maintain the integrity, security, retention, and proper archiving of audit documentation and evidence.
- Identify risks, audit findings, instances of non-compliance, control weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement, and assess them based on risk and impact.
- Discuss audit observations with relevant departments and responsible personnel and verify the accuracy and completeness of information before finalizing audit findings.
- Prepare accurate, objective, well-supported, and timely audit observations, conclusions, and reports in accordance with the approved review and issuance process.
- Follow up on corrective actions and recommendations, verify supporting evidence, and escalate delayed or unimplemented actions as appropriate.
- Immediately report or escalate identified or suspected fraud, material violations, significant risks, significant control weaknesses, and other matters requiring attention in accordance with approved procedures.
- Report any material limitations on audit scope or access to information or evidence that may affect audit results.
- Maintain professional independence, objectivity, confidentiality, integrity, and disclose any actual, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest or threats to independence or objectivity.
- Participate in investigations as an observer or adviser when formally assigned, without assuming management or operational responsibilities.
- Maintain and continuously develop professional competence through relevant training and continuing professional development.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal audit methodologies, procedures, and practices.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business Administration, Finance & Banking, Economics, or a related field.
- 2–3 years of relevant experience in Internal Audit within the Banking sector.
- CIA – Certified Internal Auditor certification is preferred.
- Good knowledge of internal auditing, internal controls, risk management, and governance.
- Knowledge of relevant Central Bank of Iraq regulations and instructions.
- Strong analytical, critical-thinking, audit documentation, and reporting skills.
- Good proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant audit/data analysis tools.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
Languages
- Arabic: Excellent, both written and spoken.
- English: Very Good, with the ability to read and understand relevant professional standards and references.
- Kurdish: Preferred.
