Location: Muscat
Department: Audit
Reporting To: Managing Director
Job Summary:
The Internal Auditor is responsible for evaluating and improving the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes. The role ensures compliance with company policies, identifies operational inefficiencies, and provides recommendations to strengthen business processes.
- Conduct internal audits (financial, operational, and compliance)
- Evaluate internal control systems and identify gaps
- Assess risk areas and recommend corrective actions
- Review financial records, transactions, and reports for accuracy
- Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
- Prepare audit reports with findings and recommendations
- Follow up on audit observations and implementation of corrective actions
- Identify areas for cost savings and process improvements
- Assist in developing audit plans and schedules
- Support management in fraud prevention and risk mitigation
RequirementsRequired Skills:
Technical Skills
- Strong knowledge of auditing standards and accounting principles
- Understanding of internal controls and risk management
- Experience in financial analysis and reporting
- Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Proficiency in MS Excel and reporting tools
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Zoho, etc.)
- Strong report writing and presentation skills
- Ability to communicate findings clearly to management
- Time management and organizational skills
- High level of integrity and confidentiality
- Ability to work independently
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 5-7 years of experience in auditing or finance
- Professional certification - CA, CMA, ACCA - Mandatory
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 5-7 years of experience in auditing or finance
- Professional certification CA, CMA, or ACCA
- Strong knowledge of auditing standards and accounting principles
- Understanding of internal controls and risk management
- Experience in financial analysis and reporting
- Proficiency in MS Excel and reporting tools
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Zoho, etc.)
- Strong report writing and presentation skills
- Ability to communicate findings clearly to management
- Time management and organizational skills
- High level of integrity and confidentiality
- Ability to work independently
What We Do
Avicen is a prominent healthcare provider and the second-largest retail pharmacy chain in the Sultanate of Oman. Operating as a leading distribution company, it manages a robust network of over 40 retail outlets and polyclinics. Avicen specializes in providing a comprehensive range of medical and pharmaceutical products from multinational companies, catering to both government and private sectors, including hospitals, clinics, and laboratories.
