Internal Audit Planning & QA Lead Specialist

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.

Experience and Location

Candidates should possess 2-5 years of relevant experience. This full-time position is based in Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.