Exciting career opportunity for Finance Professionals

Audit, Risk and Compliance Lead, Middle East & Africa

Our client is a global real estate organization with over 487 offices across 53 territories. They have built an internationally
connected, diverse organisation on a work ethos of collaboration, teamwork, leadership, and adaptability. They have retained our
services to support hiring process for a high calibre finance professional for the position of Audit, Risk and Compliance Lead,
Middle East & Africa. Reporting to the Managing Director Middle East and Africa, the job holders’ key purpose is the
formulation of appropriate audit programs, assigning and directing staffing resources to complete the audit plans as scheduled,
generating final audit reports for internal and external audit review, and conducting thorough follow-up audits on previously
identified issues.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & management

• Overseeing the internal audit function across offices in Africa
• Assisting the Board and the Managing Director - MEA, with the delivery of assurance processes to provide a first-class
Internal Audit service within the organization.
• Establish and develop the profile of Internal Audit in the regions working with Regional Leadership to embed risk-
based assurance as a valued professional service.
• Execute/ ensure execution of the internal audit and risk management strategies of the organization

Strategy and/or planning

• Contributing to the creation of the annual audit plan, with key responsibility for identifying and proposing relevant
assurance needs aligned to the principal risk profile and overall strategic priorities.
• Own and drive the process of embedding the operational risk framework throughout the business areas and contribute
to the risk and control culture of the organization through knowledge sharing and awareness on the importance of risk
management.
• Providing assurance that the company’s operations comply with policies, standards, procedures, and applicable laws and
regulations.
• Participating in development and updating of policies and procedures applicable in all major operations of the company
• Influence and monitor progress of action plans to improve the risk and control environment arising from risk
assessments, risk monitoring, internal and external audits, and regulatory inspections.

Relationship and stakeholder management

• Develop a strong regional and global network in order to identify risks and opportunities to add value and coordinate
control framework improvements.

Consultancy, analysis, and problem solving

• Performing ad-hoc advisory engagements to provide strategic insight on risks and controls to Senior and/or Regional
Management.

Reporting
• Presenting audit and risk reports for the Board Audit Committee.
• Provide regular updates to the Managing Director of Middle East & Africa
• Attend meetings as required.

Key Skills/ Competencies/ Experience

Skills and Experience:
• Experienced Finance/ Audit professional, with 5+ years’ post qualification experience, preferably working in a multinational
environment or working with the Big4 audit firms
• Experience with preparation of audit and risk management plans and strategies and execution of the same
• Managing a portfolio of audits to time and quality across multiple locations and business areas
• Experience and proficiency in the use of audit and risk management software
• Experience in managing, coaching, and building high quality finance/ audit teams
• Competent in use of MS Office and general IT skills.
• Willingness to travel and visit various offices within Africa and Middle East

Competencies:
• Good planning and organization skills, with ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Advanced numeracy and analytical skills. Including problem analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and solution/result-oriented approach.
• Cross-functional management capability.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills at all levels – including presentation.
• Commercially astute, articulate, technically strong, dynamic, insightful, and influential leader with the ability to operate at
both strategic and operational levels
Qualifications
• Relevant university degree (preferably in Accounting, Finance or Business Management)
• Professional accounting qualification (CA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA or equivalent), including membership of professional body
• CISA, CIA & CFE certifications would be added advantage

If you meet the requirements above and desire to progress your career in a highly professional environment
mail your complete CV together with forwarding letter in pdf to consultant@outresources-hr.com. Indicate
Senior Internal Audit Lead on subject line. Competitive market level remuneration package will be offered
to the successful candidate. Applications will be reviewed continuously and interviews maybe held before
closing date. Closing 29th February 2024.