Internal Auditor

Union Construction and Investment (UCI) is one of the largest construction and real-estate development companies in Palestine. Established in 2005, UCI has changed the culture of Palestine’s residential and commercial development.
We are urgently seeking an Internal Auditor who will add value by acting as a facilitator in business risk management and carrying out value for money reviews, thereby assisting the management and the trustees of UCI in the effective discharge of their responsibilities.

Duties and responsibilities
-To work with trustees and management to ensure a system is in place which ensures that all major risks of the company are identified and analysed, on an annual basis
-To plan, organise and carry out the internal audit function including the preparation of an audit plan which fulfills the responsibility of the department, scheduling and assigning work and estimating resource needs
-To report to both the audit committee and management on the policies, programmes and activities of the department
-To coordinate coverage with the external auditors and ensure that each party is not only aware of the other's work but also well briefed on areas of concern
-To make recommendations on the systems and procedures being reviewed, report on the findings and recommendations and monitor management's response and implementation
-To review and report on the accuracy, timeliness and relevance of the financial and other information that is provided for management
-To work with management to ensure a system is in place which ensure that all major risks of the company are identified and analysed, on an annual basis
-To report on the value for money UCI obtains in all its activities with special regard to economy, efficiency and effectiveness
-To conduct any reviews or tasks requested by trustees, the audit committee, chief executive or finance director, provided a such reviews and tasks do not compromise the independence or objectivity of the internal audit function
-To provide both management and the audit committee with an opinion on the internal controls in the company.
 
Requirements:
-Fluent in English and Arabic
-BS, Accounting/Finance from accredited university (MBA a plus)
-CPA or CA
-Minimum of  5 years of progressively more complex and accountable auditing experience
-Full cycle accounting experience
-Extensive experience in planning, forecasting, budgeting and internal control/audit control
-Proficient in all Microsoft Office products:
1-Expert in excel
2-Experience and knowledge in general ledger accounting software and Enterprise Resource Planning application
 
Personal Attributes
-High level of integrity and dependability with a stronger sense of urgency and results-orientation
-Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization and with staff at remote locations
-Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
-Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly with General Manager and Head of Corporate Development and the audit committee.

Interested candidates may send their resumes and cover letter to [email protected]