Internal Auditor

Internal Auditor 📍 Location: Head Quarter – Erbil, KRG Iraq Regional Trade Bank is seeking a qualified professional to join its Internal Audit Department. Key Responsibilities • Execute internal audit assignments in accordance with the approved audit plan, audit programs, methodologies, and procedures. • Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes within the scope of audit engagements. • Understand the objectives, scope, risks, processes, systems, and relevant controls of each audit engagement and perform appropriate audit procedures. • Collect, analyze, and evaluate audit information and evidence, applying professional skepticism where information is incomplete, inconsistent, or unreliable. • Prepare clear, complete, and professional audit working papers and maintain the integrity, security, retention, and proper archiving of audit documentation and evidence. • Identify risks, audit findings, instances of non-compliance, control weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement, and assess them based on risk and impact. • Discuss audit observations with relevant departments and responsible personnel and verify the accuracy and completeness of information before finalizing audit findings. • Prepare accurate, objective, well-supported, and timely audit observations, conclusions, and reports in accordance with the approved review and issuance process. • Follow up on corrective actions and recommendations, verify supporting evidence, and escalate delayed or unimplemented actions as appropriate. • Immediately report or escalate identified or suspected fraud, material violations, significant risks, significant control weaknesses, and other matters requiring attention in accordance with approved procedures. • Report any material limitations on audit scope or access to information or evidence that may affect audit results. • Maintain professional independence, objectivity, confidentiality, integrity, and disclose any actual, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest or threats to independence or objectivity. • Participate in investigations as an observer or adviser when formally assigned, without assuming management or operational responsibilities. • Maintain and continuously develop professional competence through relevant training and continuing professional development. • Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal audit methodologies, procedures, and practices. Qualifications & Experience • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business Administration, Finance & Banking, Economics, or a related field. • 2–3 years of relevant experience in Internal Audit within the Banking sector. • CIA – Certified Internal Auditor certification is preferred. • Good knowledge of internal auditing, internal controls, risk management, and governance. • Knowledge of relevant Central Bank of Iraq regulations and instructions. • Strong analytical, critical-thinking, audit documentation, and reporting skills. • Good proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant audit/data analysis tools. • Good communication and teamwork skills. Languages • Arabic: Excellent, both written and spoken. • English: Very Good, with the ability to read and understand relevant professional standards and references. • Kurdish: Preferred.