Internal Audit Planning & QA Lead Specialist

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منذ دقيقة واحدة

	نوع العقد	دوام كامل
	طبيعة الوظيفة	بالموقع
	الموقع	الرياض

وصف الوظيفة

About the Role

The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority is seeking an Internal Audit Planning & QA Lead Specialist to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role is for an experienced professional capable of managing internal audit projects, conducting quality assurance checks, and supporting the development and implementation of corrective plans. The position requires 2-5 years of relevant experience.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and update internal audit strategy, objectives, quality assurance guidelines, charters, policies, and procedures in line with ZATCA needs and international standards.
Define internal audit key performance indicators (KPIs) with targets to measure performance and quality of services.
Conduct interviews with relevant functions to understand processes, gather insights, and identify potential risks.
Support the Risks and Analytics function in developing risk registers and mitigation plans.
Consolidate internal audit programs into an annual internal audit plan, specifying functions subject to audit, frequency, and scheduling.
Identify and assess resources needed to carry out internal audit activities.
Ensure compliance with governing laws and regulations in providing internal auditing services.
Coordinate existing internal audit projects and initiatives, ensuring timely status reporting and successful completion.

Quality Assurance and Reporting

Conduct performance quality assurance checks, including document reviews, gap assessments, sampling, and seeking auditee feedback, to evaluate efficiency and compliance of internal audit activities, systems, and programs, and recommend improvements.
Provide training and awareness to the internal audit team to build technical capabilities and enhance integrity.
Provide support during the execution of on-site audits conducted by external or internal auditors.
Consolidate all internal audit reports, including findings, non-conformities, and opportunities for improvement, for submission to top management and related committees.
Follow up with internal functions on the development and implementation of corrective action plans, investigating delays and providing necessary support.
Provide consultations for internal customers as per established plans and procedures.
Document and archive all internal audit reports and records for future reference.

Organizational Operations

Adhere to all relevant policies, processes, and standard operating procedures to ensure controlled and consistent work execution.
Assist in resolving escalated problems and provide support to junior team members to ensure efficient work delivery.
Escalate complex problems to the relevant personnel to ensure proper resolution of cases and issues.
Perform other duties as requested.

People Management

Train junior staff on various job activities to facilitate knowledge transfer, where applicable.
Provide clear direction, prioritize tasks, assign and delegate responsibility, and monitor the workflow of subordinates and junior staff.
Support junior staff or direct reports in executing their duties according to established policies and processes.