Information Technology Audit General ManagerPurpose of JobJobholders at this level carry out specific tasks independently but are subject to close supervision. They research, collect and analyze information, draft reports and documents, participate in specific meetings, and develop their own professional expertise. They undertake simple operational activities including reviewing and logging internal disputes, employee misconduct, grievances, and collecting proof and evidence.Job ResponsibilitiesStrategy and PlanningContribute to the design and implementation of IT Audit strategic plan, objectives, and goals ensuring alignment with ZATCA strategy.Set IT Audit operational plans and direct implementation securing achievement of identified objectives.Develop IT Audit performance objectives and indicators and continuously monitor progress towards realization of objectives.Budget ManagementParticipate in IT Audit budgeting cycle and provide input to the budgeting process.Ensure effective utilization of IT Audit budget and report accurately on progress made and challenges encountered.Investigate and propose implementing initiatives that result in positive financial impact for IT Audit and mitigate financial and operational risks.Audit PlanningOversee the development of IT internal audit guidelines, methodologies, applicable checklists, forms, and tools ensuring alignment with internal audit QA guidelines, and international standards and practices.Oversee the development of IT internal annual audit plan and program specifying functions subject to audits, audit frequency, and schedule taking into consideration resources availability and targeting key risks and prioritized activities/areas.Audit ManagementEnsure audit opening and closing meetings are held before and after every audit intervention to confirm audit objectives, scope, and methodology.Initiate IT internal audit intervention as per audit program and schedule, ensuring the review of recommended improvements and corrective actions implementation based on previous audit findings, the detection of non-conformities, irregularities, and regulations breaches.Ensure provision of access to all eligible auditors on required data to ensure smooth, effective, and precise audit.Audit ReportingReview audit report for each function highlighting areas for improvement and major and/or minor non-conformities.Ensure consolidation of IT audit findings into a periodic audit report including audit observations, non-conformities, opportunities for improvement, and action plans.Oversee the development of action plans, and ensure follow-up on corrective actions' implementation through coordination with function heads or relevant stakeholders.Ensure that special audit assignments requested from the Governor are properly handled.People ManagementInspire the team and provide guidance, delegation, and mentorship in order to create a performance-driven culture.Ensure availability and qualification of team through recruitment, training, development, and performance management.Take actions to enhance employee engagement and motivation.Provide clear top-down communication to employees and bottom-up feedback to senior management.EducationBachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or equivalent is required.Master's degree in IT, Computer Science, Business Administration or equivalent is preferred.Lead Auditor Certificate.ExperienceAn optimal of 10 years of relevant experience, with a preferred 5 years of experience at the managerial level.
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