Tax and Customs Authority

What the internal audit planning & QA lead specialist job in Riyadh involves

The job is set for an experienced professional who works under general direction, solves problems that need some analysis, and takes on issues escalated by junior staff. Its work splits into planning, quality assurance, reporting and follow-up, with supervision of junior team members on top.

Responsibilities

• Develops or updates the internal audit strategy, objectives, QA guidelines, charters, policies and procedures to fit ZATCA’s needs and international standards, and sets KPIs with targets for audit performance
• Interviews relevant functions to map current processes and potential risks, and supports the Risks and Analytics function on the risk register and mitigation plan
• Builds the annual internal audit plan covering the functions to be audited, audit frequency and scheduling, and identifies the resources it needs
• Coordinates ongoing audit projects with timely status reporting, in compliance with governing laws and regulations
• Runs performance QA checks through document reviews, gap assessments, sampling and auditee feedback, then recommends improvements
• Supports on-site audits by external or internal auditors and consolidates findings, non-conformities and improvement opportunities for top management and the related committee
• Follows up corrective action plans with internal functions, looks into delays, offers consultations to internal customers and archives all audit records
• Trains junior staff and the audit team, assigns and monitors their work, and escalates complex problems when needed

Requirements

• Advanced skills in quality management and internal audit planning
• Proficiency in policy making, legislation and regulations, internal audit techniques and investigation