Internal Auditor Senior Executive

Jamjoom Pharma has in a very short span of time emerged, as one of the leading pharmaceutical companies in the Afrasia region. The geographical focus of the company is on countries in the Middle East, Africa, and CIS regions. Strategic focus on selected therapeutic categories has contributed to the rapid growth, market acceptance, and overall success of the company.

**Role Summary**:
The Senior Internal Auditor is responsible for performing individual internal audit projects. This responsibility includes developing internal audit scope, performing internal audit procedures, and preparing internal audit reports reflecting the results of the work performed. Work performed will include coverage of functional and operating units, focusing on financial, operational, and compliance processes. Additionally, the Senior Internal Auditor performs follow-up on the status of outstanding internal audit issues. The Senior Internal Auditor will also assist Internal Audit management with periodic reporting to the Audit Committee, development of the annual internal audit plan. The Senior Internal Auditor may often direct and review the work performed by other internal audit staff and providing training and coaching to internal audit staff. Also is expected to maintain all the Company’s professional ethical standards.

**Responsibilities**:

- Identifying and evaluate the Company’s risk areas and provide key input to the development of the annual audit plan.
- Perform internal audit activities including planning, field work, reporting and wrap up.
- Develop audit engagements risk and control matrix including audit programs to ensure proper audit coverage.
- Identifying and defining issues, gathering, and organizing supporting evidence and reviewing and analyzing the evidence. Also Conduct interviews and prepare working papers.
- Ensure completion of audits as per timeline specified on the approved audit plan by motivating team members to accomplish their tasks efficiently and solving issues with auditees promptly.
- Identify, develop, and document audit issues and recommendations using independent judgment concerning areas being reviewed.
- Considerable skill in verbal and written communications (English or Arabic) including active listening skills and skills in drafting and presenting findings and recommendations.
- Develop and maintain productive auditee and staff relationships
- Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with co-workers, staff, and external contacts, and to work effectively in a professional team environment.
- Skill in collecting and analyzing complex data, evaluating information and systems, and drawing logical conclusions.
- Skill in negotiating issues and resolving problems.
- Considerable skill in using a computer with word processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint, and other business software to prepare reports, memos, summaries, and analyses.
- Knowledge of SFDA regulations, and laws.
- Knowledge of the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and the Code of Ethics developed by The Institute of Internal Auditors.
- Knowledge of operations management
- Demonstrated integrity, values, principles, and work ethics.
- Should work independently under general supervision with considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgment.

**Qualifications**:

- Minimum of 5 years of full-time experience in auditing, accounting with 2 years of supervisory experience.
- Previous experience with FMCG or Pharmaceuticals industry.
- Bachelor’s degree (in accounting, or in a related field in business administration or industrial engineering) from an accredited college or university.
- Associate member of the Saudi Organization for Chartered and Professional Accountants.
- A CIA, CPA, CA, ACCA, or other equivalent qualification/ certification would be preferable
- Good communication and time management skills
- Fluency in Arabic & English languages.