Lead Internal Auditor

Islamic Development Bank

Driving Operations Audit Activities:

Lead and coordinate the preparation of the operations audit plan including the update of the audit universe and risk assessment.
Lead the execution of the audit plan, review management processes, and internal controls to assess their adequacy/ effectiveness for ensuring compliance with relevant policies, internal controls, procedures, standards, best practices and applicable Management plans/ decisions, covering IsDB operations project s cycle, disbursement including programming, preparation, appraisal, supervision, and impact evaluation, in order to ascertain whether controls operate effectively to ensure accountability for decision-making and implementation of decisions.
Examine and evaluates processes and internal controls in IsDB s Operations units in the headquarters (lending, trade financing, etc.) to ascertain whether operational results are consistent with the Management s relevant plans and check compliance with relevant policies, procedures, and legal agreements.
Liaise with IT Audit unit to collaboratively audit the auditee functions using IT automated systems and controls.
Lead in the preparation of a concise and informative audit report to effectively communicate the findings and recommendations to IsDB s senior management.
Review and assesses the operational activities effectiveness in Regional Hubs in areas such as procurement, disbursement, supervision, and other activities assigned to the Sub-Regions.
Provide advice and recommendations to the Management on significant financial and control issues that may affect the outcome of the projects by reviewing the reports of external and governmental auditors.
Lead the preparation of a concise and informative audit report to effectively communicate the findings and recommendations to the concerned functions and senior management.
Ensure follow-up on IsDB Management s implementation of internal audit recommendations and Prepare reports implementation status to the President and the Audit Committee.
Develop and maintain effective and professional working relationships with all levels of staff within IsDB, including Senior Management and Audit Committee of the Board.
Conducts high level investigations of suspected internal fraud.
Lead any special audit assignments or investigations mandated by the management.
Provide necessary advisory services to institutions in IsDB Member Countries on issues related to internal audit as needed.
Provide technical guidance and advice to the less experienced team members.

Operational Excellence:

Ensure effective implementation and adherence to policies, procedures and controls so that all relevant procedural / professional requirements are fulfilled.
Keep abreast of the latest developments, regulations and leading practices in the field and propose any necessary actions.
Propose and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, effectiveness and compliance of the related business processes.

People Management:

Provides motivational and inspirational leadership to the team members and communicates clear performance expectations.
Coaches, mentors, develops and provides regular feedback to the team members on results at a function level, promptly addressing areas of improvement.
Supports filling in key capability gaps of the team through capacity development and recruiting efforts.
Acts as a role - model to communicate to the unit s staff IDB's values and leadership competencies and provides direction and support in times of change.