Participate in the formulation and implementation of the department’s long-term plans and the enhancement strategy to ensure the alignment with Hikma's strategy.
Lead the development and implementation of Hikma Group policies, processes and procedures to ensure all relevant procedural/legislative requirements are fulfilled.
Lead drafting and challenging the Hikma internal control framework (ICFW).
Research the latest trends and issues in the industry and Hikma entities and determine the scope of the Internal Controls and Assurance and annual plan accordingly.
Keep abreast of the latest regulation related to risk and control frameworks.
Supervise the activities and work of team members when leading audit engagements to ensure that all work within a specific area is carried out in an efficient manner and in compliance with the set policies, processes and procedures.
Coordinate with other functions to ensure their frameworks mitigate material risks as well as manage the team’s own framework.
Manage the internal control framework, identifying risk areas, and designing mitigating controls accordingly, in coordination with various functions.
Ensure Hikma group policy is up to date and communicated effectively
Maintain team share drive/website
Lead audit engagements where necessary
Design further controls in additional frameworks as required by legislators

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting & Finance or other closely related field.
Advanced professional certifications or advance part qualification (i.e. Certified Internal Audit (CIA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA)).
Experience 8 or more years of experience in external or/and internal auditing
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Auditing Standards
SOX regulation awareness
Knowledge of Accounting and Finance Principles and Practices
Knowledge of a variety of reporting procedures, regulations and law
Planning and Time Management
Effective Communication and Human Relation’s skills
Critical Thinking and Analysis
Tenacity and Ethics
Technology Proficient (i.e. excel, word, Visio, ability to learn new software)

Manager, Governance

Key skills