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• Perform QA reviews for both Domestic and International activities to ensure that the audit planning, fieldwork and reporting are conducted in consonance with the procedures/guidelines contained in the Group internal audit manual
  
• Ensure effective QA processes are implemented by the local internal audit functions in international subsidiaries.
  
• Collaborate with other internal audit functions, such as risk management and compliance, to ensure the bank's overall risk management approach is effective.
  
• Review and evaluate the work of internal audit staff to ensure it meets the bank's quality standards.
  
• Communicate with senior management and the board of directors on the status of quality assurance in the internal audit function.
  
• Manage and develop a team of quality assurance professionals.
  
• Keep abreast of industry trends, regulations and best practices in internal audit and quality assurance, and provide recommendations for changes as needed.
  
• Identify and assess risks associated with the internal audit function, and provide recommendations for changes as needed.
  
• Data gathering and production of the required management/ KPIs reports and dashboards and timely submission to the EVP - Internal Audit International for review, validation and issuance.
  
• Prepare training materials/ presentations on emerging issues and audit best practices to the local internal audit functions in international entities for their awareness and development of their internal audit capabilities.
  
• Provide his input during the review of Group’s external auditor’s Management letter and facilitate its finalization and translation.
  
• Support the EVP - Internal Audit International in providing the necessary support and advisory with respect of any major new subsidiary integration/ branch establishment project.
  
• Submit performance appraisals on timely basis as per the laid down policy in this regard.
  
• Provide guidance and support to internal audit staff on quality assurance matters.
  
• Contribute in imparting training/ guidance to the relevant trainees and staff.
  

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• Bachelor degree in accounting, finance or related field, Master's degree is a plus
  
• Professional accounting or internal audit qualification (CIA, CPA, ACCA)
  
• Minimum of 12 years’ experience in banking audit function out of which minimum 8 years in a similar role
  
• Proven track record of developing and implementing quality assurance policies and procedures in an internal audit function in a major bank or Big4
  
• Experience in managing a team of quality assurance professionals.
  
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Arabic (preferable).
  
• Adequate legal and documentation background.
  
• Proficiency in corporate governance, risk concepts, international banking operations/ practices including credit, operations, treasury and investments, and pertinent regulatory requirements.
  
• Knowledge of Basel Committee best practices pertaining to the area of responsibility.
  
• Well-developed analytical and interpersonal skills.
  

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