Audit & Governance Careers Advice - May 2016
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Posted on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 by CareersinAudit.com — No comments
There is a unique approach and way of thinking when it comes to public sector internal audit that sets it apart from its private sector counterpart. Collaborating with charities, healthcare institutions and offices of public government and so on presents an entirely different experience than auditing within a big corporate or multinational firm from the type of stakeholders you encounter to the ...
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Posted on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 by CareersinAudit.com — No comments
An important point to note when applying for management roles within the audit function is not to get too fraught with the wording. Companies may often advertise a senior internal audit position as a managerial post in hopes of attracting the right talent. What is key however is to look not at the job title but at the scope of the role. The job description is where you will find the information ...
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Posted on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 by CareersinAudit.com — No comments
The internal audit function has been enjoying a far more prevalent profile over the last couple of years, undoubtedly due to the increased regulatory environment, however when it comes to trainee internal audit jobs there is some shortfall in available talent. Companies struggling to draw in those candidates recently qualified in accountancy are more and more sourcing potential employees ...
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Posted on Friday, May 13, 2016 by CareersinAudit.com — No comments
The path to seniority sees job opportunities become ever more exclusive and expectations over skill set higher. Head of Internal Audit jobs tend to arise as a result of retirement or employees moving into other areas of the business, so for those heads of audit looking to make a move or find a new opportunity, their sources are likely to come via search firms or their own personal network. An ...
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Posted on Monday, May 9, 2016 by CareersinAudit.com — No comments
While Dubai has established itself as one of the more advanced countries within the United Arab Emirates, and the GCC at large, it hasn’t been left unaffected by the recent slump in oil prices and the region’s geopolitical risk. With far fewer jobs being advertised within its financial services and banking sector and audit firms, primarily the Big Four, being forced to postpone key hires until ...