Financial Auditor

Job Summary

Operational Audits

• Prepare the annual internal audit plan using risk assessment, KPIs, and strategic objectives.
• Prepare periodic audit reports and recommendations to improve internal controls.
• Follow up on audit findings with divisions and departments until recommendations are implemented.
• Review financial-impacting policies and procedures for practicality, compliance, and alignment with laws.
• Identify loopholes, fraud risks, and resource misuse requiring management intervention.
• Review program and service costing and pricing and recommend ways to improve profitability.
• Assess business proposals to support management decisions.
• Coordinate government and external auditors to facilitate activities and limit duplication.

Financial Audits

• Audit payment processes, bank transfers, payment vouchers, supporting documents, and purchasing-policy compliance.
• Audit employee salary payments, promotions, deductions, annual ticket dues, allowances, and signatures.
• Audit revenue generation, bank receipts, payment channels, contracts, invoices, and supporting documents.
• Audit cash, inventories, fixed assets, and university properties periodically.
• Review financial records and accounting books for accuracy and compliance with IFRS.
• Review tender committee contracts, financial commitments, payment processes, quotations, and procedures.
• Assess insurance policies, premiums, risk coverage, and links to business continuity plans.
• Follow information security, health and safety laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Spreadsheet software skills for financial reports, comparisons, impacts, and projections.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems and recommend process improvements.
• Ability to supervise and train assigned staff.
• Ability to communicate accounting information, policies, and procedures clearly.
• Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, university policies, and public auditing standards.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and influence others.
• Excellent communication skills in Arabic and English.
• Proficiency in PC skills.