Job Objective:
Planning and overseeing the implementation of all tasks and activities related to internal audits of the technical aspects and systems in place within the authority, such as information and technology systems, software, and infrastructure. This includes ensuring their compliance with the policies and regulations governing its operations, supervising the preparation of reports on the results, and informing the Audit Committee and stakeholders of any non-compliance issues. Additionally, it involves providing recommendations for necessary corrective actions and monitoring their implementation in coordination with relevant stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Participate in the development and updating of internal audit policies, procedures, and standards in alignment with local laws and regulations, as well as professional standards issued by the International Internal Auditors Institute, ensuring approval by the Audit Committee to enhance internal control.
- Develop and monitor the implementation of a risk-based technical audit plan that includes activities, timelines, scope, and objectives of the internal audit, and obtain approval from the Audit Committee.
- Supervise the progress of technical audit activities within the authority according to the established audit plan, assessing the effectiveness of technical aspects within the authority to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
- Ensure the efficiency of all technical systems, such as information and technology systems, software, and infrastructure, as well as verifying their effective use, and providing related recommendations.
- Oversee the preparation of technical audit reports, reviewing them to ensure they accurately include audit results and risks, and provide recommendations for areas of improvement and corrective actions.
- Present technical audit results to the Audit Committee, discussing these results and related developments, in addition to providing audit reports to external government entities as needed.
- Follow up on the implementation of corrective actions approved by the Audit Committee based on audit results, coordinating with relevant departments within the authority.
- Supervise the work of external vendors regarding technical audit operations, ensuring these processes are executed according to the highest quality standards and best practices.
- Manage strong relationships with key stakeholders within the authority, maintaining regular communication and providing consulting services to various sectors as needed, to ensure the effectiveness of technical aspects within the authority.
- Perform any other tasks and responsibilities related to the field of work, as assigned by the direct manager.
- Hold regular meetings with subordinates to ensure clarity of priorities and to guarantee organized and smooth workflow.
- Prepare periodic reports on departmental activities and achievements and submit them to the direct manager.
- Ensure the implementation and adherence to operational and regulatory policies and procedures.
- Evaluate the performance of subordinates according to the approved performance evaluation criteria and the authority’s policies and procedures within specified timelines, providing necessary recommendations based on evaluation results.
- Identify training needs for subordinates and ensure they are reflected in training plans, in addition to evaluating the results and effectiveness of training activities and their impact on employee performance.
- Follow up on administrative matters related to subordinates, such as leave and departures.
- Recommend an acting head for the department in case of absence, if the necessity of work requires it.
Qualifications and Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, or an equivalent field.
- At least 5 years of experience, including 3 years in the specialized field and 0-2 years in a leadership role.
