Senior Officer -Internal Audit – Fisheries Development Oman

Job Description

<p><strong>About the Business:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Fisheries Development Oman (“FDO”) is a Joint-stock company and a subsidiary of Oman Investment Authority, a wholly government owned sovereign wealth fund. The company is investing in Fisheries &amp; fish farming projects that lead to the development of Fisheries &amp; aquaculture sector in Oman, including shrimp farming, finfish, shellfish and seaweed ventures. The company is also investing in the establishment of support industries to the fish farming sector, including hatcheries and feed factories.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Identifies and evaluates risks associated with FDO’s processes and prepares audit plans, including audit programs and budgets.</li><li>Conduct Internal Audit assignments as per the approved Annual Audit Plan as well as Conducting annual risk assessments.</li><li>Analyzing the results of the audit and presenting possible solutions for ineffective financial practices to management.</li><li>Ensures that duties are performed efficiently and professionally and in accordance with the Internal Audit Manual and the IIA Standards.</li><li>Reviews internal controls, policies, and procedures for effectiveness.</li><li>Drafts and presents reports of findings and analysis; identifies and recommends revisions and improvements to accounting practices and procedures.</li><li>Following up with management to ensure remediations are implemented into the company’s financial practices.</li><li>Performs ad hoc duties as and when requested by the respective Group Head of Internal Audit or Audit &amp; Risk Committee/Management.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Education:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in accounting or Finance.</li><li>CIA is a surplus.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong> Experience:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Minimum of 3 to 4 years of experience in a similar role.</li><li>knowledge of auditing standards, procedures, laws, rules, and regulations</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Required Competencies:</strong></p><p><strong><span class=”ql-cursor”> </span></strong></p><ul><li>Financial Reporting.</li><li>Finance Accounting.</li><li>Credibility.</li><li>Organizational Skills</li><li>Attention to details.</li><li>Mathematical and analytical thinking.</li><li>Cross-cultural intelligence.</li><li>Effective communication</li><li>Ethical behavior.</li><li>Integrity</li><li>Organizational knowledge.</li><li>Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.</li><li>Flexibility/adaptability</li></ul>