Administrative Audit Director

Purpose of Job

Job Resposiblites

Job Details

Strategy and Planning  

•    Contribute to the development of Financial & Administrative Audit business plan ensuring alignment with ZATCA strategy
•    Develop the operational plan for Administrative Audit in line with Financial & Administrative Audit business plan and Internal Audit strategic plan 
•    Implement plans and provide input to enable achievement of Administrative Audit goals that support ZATCA’s overall strategic plans

Budget Management  

•    Discuss Administrative Audit budgeting requirements with top management and provide input to the budgeting process
•    Ensure effective utilization of Administrative Audit budget, and report accurately on progress made and challenges encountered
•    Investigate and propose implementing initiatives that result in positive financial impact for Administrative Audit and mitigates financial and operational risks

Audit Planning  

•    Manage the development of Administrative internal audit guidelines, methodologies, and related templates ensuring alignment with internal audit QA guidelines, and international standards and practices
•    Manage the development of Administrative internal annual audit plan specifying functions subject to audits, audit frequency and schedule taking into consideration resources availability and targeting key risks and prioritized activities/ area 
•    Provide input to the developed Administrative audit program/ RCM including audit scope, key areas to be assessed, audit dates and focal points and ensure related functions are notified

Audit Execution  

•    Ensure that Administrative audit objectives, scope and methodology are confirmed with the concerned function’s focal point
•    Manage Administrative internal audit interventions ensuring functions’ documents, records, systems and practices are reviewed, improvements or corrective actions’ implementation status are followed-up on, non-conformities are detected, irregularities are investigated and improvement areas are identified
•    Ensure that concerned functions have a clear understanding of results and that needed improvements/non-conformities/ observations are agreed on
•    Manage related special audit assignments requested from the Governor

Audit Reporting  

•    Review submitted audit reports highlighting audit findings, key points discussed, non-conformities and key areas to improve and provide input and recommendations where required
•    Manage consolidation of Administrative audit findings into a periodic audit report including audit observations, non-conformities, opportunities for improvement and action plans

People Management  

•    Participate in the identification and recruitment of key talent
•    Guide, mentor and support direct reports in order to execute duties according to set policies and processes
•    Develop individual performance objectives, provide necessary support, evaluate/appraise team and provide regular feedback on performance
•    Establish a high-performance working environment and promote ZATCA values

Communication and Contacs

Education

•  Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, or equivalent is required 
•  Lead Auditor Certificate

Experience

An optimal of 8 years of relevant experience, with a preferred 3 years of experience in managerial level

Competencies