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About the Role

Takamol Holding is seeking a skilled and experienced IT Audit Lead to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role is responsible for leading and executing comprehensive risk-based audits across Information Technology and Cybersecurity domains. The IT & Cyber Internal Audit Lead will ensure the organization's technology risks are effectively identified, assessed, and mitigated, aligning with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal policies.

The position involves overseeing the entire audit lifecycle, from planning and execution to reporting and continuous monitoring. The IT Audit Lead will also provide strategic insights and assurance to senior management and audit committees, contributing to the overall governance and resilience of Takamol Holding's technology infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute risk-based audits covering Information Technology, Cybersecurity, IT platforms, business continuity, disaster recovery, and technology governance domains.
• Ensure the effective identification, assessment, and mitigation of the organization's technology risks through independent assurance activities.
• Align audit activities with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal policies.
• Oversee IT and cyber audit planning, execution, and reporting processes.
• Manage stakeholder relationships at senior levels, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
• Conduct continuous monitoring activities to identify emerging risks and control weaknesses.
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to senior management and audit committees based on audit findings.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or Information Systems.
• 3 to 6 years of experience, with a maximum of 8 years, in IT Audit, Cybersecurity Audit, Technology Risk, or Internal Audit.
• Proven experience in leading audit engagements.
• Demonstrated experience in managing stakeholders at senior levels.

Required Skills and Expertise

• Information Technology
• Cybersecurity
• IT Platforms
• Business Continuity
• Disaster Recovery
• Technology Governance
• IT Audit
• Cybersecurity Audit
• Technology Risk Management
• Internal Audit Methodologies
• Stakeholder Management
• Risk-based Audit Planning and Execution

Work Environment and Location

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Preferred Certifications

Candidates with the following certifications are encouraged to apply: CISA, CISSP, CRISC, CIA, CISM, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor.