Job brief:

The IT & Quality Audit Manager is heading the IT & Quality Sub-Department and responsible for: (a) Planning and Managing the IT and Cybersecurity Audits; and (b) Quality Assurance & Improvement Program, IA hiring, IA strategic planning, reporting, and managing ARC affairs.

Functions and Responsibilities are:

• Heading the IT & Quality IA Sub-Department and managing the consultants engaged to assist in executing the IT & Cybersecurity related audits.

• Assist the Internal Audit Director in managing the Internal Audit function within Golf Saudi.

• Assist in the developing annually a risk-based internal audit plan for the Audit and Risk Committee’s (ARC) review and approval.

• Lead and manage the preparation of ARC materials. Participate in quarterly or more frequent Committee meetings.

• Coordinate and manage the ARC affairs.

• Establish and lead the process of follow-up on implementation of Management Action Plans identified throughout audit engagements.

• Report quarterly on the Management Action Plans implementation status to the IA Director and ARC.

• Establish and manage the Quality Assurance & Improvement Program in accordance with the IIA Standards.

• Conduct annual quality assurance self-assessments and manage external assessment (once every 5 years) and report on the results to the IA Director and the ARC.

• Act as custodian of IA Charter, Policies, Procedures and Templates including periodic enhancements and updates.

• Assist the IA Director in attracting, hiring, and retaining a team of high-performing audit professionals who possess outstanding knowledge, experience, and ethics, and ensure that the principles of integrity, objectivity, and competency are applied and upheld.

• Lead the development of the IA and ARC annual reports to the Board of Directors.

• Remain current on audit and governance regulatory oversight trends and develop a risk-based approach incorporated into the annual audit plan.

• Oversee Internal Audit’s participation in critical business and technology initiatives and projects ensuring that audit’s perspective is effectively voiced, and appropriate controls are designed and implemented on a proactive basis.

• Actively participate in executive Management meetings and /or committees to ensure that Internal Audit is well-informed of key business developments that could have an impact on audit priorities and /or Plans.

Requirements and Attributes:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher IT & Cybersecurity related Fields.
• Minimum of 4 years of related experience.

• Good communication skills
• Fluent in English (Arabic is preferred)
• Recommended professional certifications include CISA & CIA.