Lead financial auditor

About our client:Our Client operates in the Oil and Energy industry, with its headquarters rooted strongly in Saudi Arabia. It has its branches spread to more than 50 countries, providing employment to more than 68,500 people all over the world. They fall under the Fortune 500 Companies. They are one of the world’s largest oil producers. They are constantly growing by creating new technologies through its Research and Development efforts and branch into new business lines through Investments and Acquisitions.Responsibilities:You will be required to perform the following:Review and analyze financial statements in order to identify areas which should be assessed as a part of an audit.Design, execute, document and report on audit testing of financial and reporting processes, balances, amounts and disclosures. Identify key business, financial and functional processes for identifying and assessing current and emerging risks.Plan, execute, and/or report internal audits to management.Establish the objective and scope of the audit engagement.Develop comprehensive risk-based audit programs.Responsible for the audit team and will be overseeing assistant auditors.Discuss concerns and issues with the audit client, draft field memorandums, and update client and Internal Auditing Management on progress of the audit.Prepare or assist in preparing audit reports.Deliver presentations to client’s management at the audit opening and closing meetings.Provide on-the-job training and mentoring to inexperienced or less experienced staff.Evaluate the performance and capabilities of the assisting staff auditors.Assurance and consulting activities on internal controls as requested. Requirements:As a successful candidate, you will hold a bachelor s degree in accounting or finance or another related field; and preferably have an advanced degree relevant to accounting and finance.You will have a minimum of six (6) years of experience working either in external auditing and public accounting firms in the auditing/assurance practice or the financial reporting function of a publicly listed company, working with the adoption, application and presentation of International Financial Reporting Standards.You should hold a Certified Public Accountant or Chartered Accountant designation. Additional certifications such as Certified Internal Auditor would be a plus.You must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills in the English language and excellent presentation and interpersonal skills.You should be flexible to travel within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and/or outside the Kingdom to conduct audit and consulting engagements.