Internal Auditor

Job description / Role Job Type Full Time Job Location Bahrain Nationality Any Nationality Salary Not Specified Gender Not Specified Arabic Fluency Not Specified Job Function Finance, Business Analysis & Consulting Company Industry Travel, Hotel & Tourism KEY RESPONSIBILITIES, ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ACTIVITIES General • Perform and control the full audit cycle including risk management and control management over operations’ effectiveness, financial reliability, and compliance with directives and regulations. • Determine internal audit scope and develop annual audit plans based on risk assessment. • Obtain, analyze, and evaluate accounting documentation, previous reports, data, flowcharts, and processes. • Prepare and present audit reports reflecting results, root causes, and actionable recommendations. • Act as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity, legality, and efficiency. • Identify internal control loopholes and recommend risk aversion measures and cost savings. • Maintain open, transparent communication with management and the audit committee. • Document audit processes and prepare audit findings memoranda. • Conduct follow-up audits to monitor management’s interventions and corrective actions. • Stay up to date on local regulations (Bahrain) and internal auditing best practices. • Coordinate with external auditors (e.g., NAO), regulators, and senior leadership (CEO/Board levels). Requirements: BACKGROUND, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE Qualifications • Minimum 10–12+ years of progressive experience in internal auditing, risk management, or related fields. • At least 5 years in a senior or managerial audit role with proven responsibility for risk-based audit planning and execution. • Demonstrated expertise across multiple business functions: finance, operations, compliance, IT, and governance. • Experience in risk assessment methodologies and applying risk-based approaches to audit planning. • Track record of coordinating with external auditors, regulators, and senior management (CEO/Board levels). Skills • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills. • Excellent report writing and presentation abilities. • High integrity and professional objectivity. • Knowledge of internal audit standards (IIA framework). • Ability to work independently and manage multiple audits simultaneously. • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. • Proficiency in audit software and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). • Understanding of ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP) is a plus. About the Company Propel Consult delivers a service in step with the needs of both our client companies and candidates. Our ability to add value to all levels of recruitment stems from our wholehearted belief in providing a professional service to both parties. We have built relationships with many leading indigenous and mulitnational organisations throughout the Middle East and internationally in countries such as UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman,