Head Of Internal Audit

Job Description

Strategic Contribution:Contribute as a member of the senior management team to the overall management and direction of the group, to ensure that clear short, medium and longer term goals and objectives are established, communicated and achieved to optimise business results and returns to stakeholdersDevelop and gain agreement to the strategy for the Internal Audit function in the context of the overall business strategy, communicate and oversee implementation of this to ensure strategic alignment of the function with the business.Policies, Processes?& ProceduresOversee the development and implementation of policies, procedures and controls covering all areas of internal audit so that all relevant procedural/legislative requirements are fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost-effective service to customersBudgetOversee the consolidation and recommend the internal audit budget and monitor financial performance versus the budget so that the business is aware of anticipated costs/revenues, areas of unsatisfactory performance are identified and potential areas of cost reduction or performance improvement opportunities are capitalised uponAudit Manual Lead and guide the development, review, implementation and effective maintenance of the Internal Audit manual while providing direction for all Internal Audit activities across Alrashed?s groupAnnual Internal Audit PlanDevelop and seek approval for the annual internal audit plan ensuring alignment of all business units to promote achievement of the Group?s business strategyEnsure effective implementation of approved plans across business units ?within set timelines to facilitate achievement of financial and operational objectivesAudit System / Process ReviewManage and review the audit process and its implementation within by delivering a comprehensive, ongoing risk-assessment process for the - to assess the effectiveness of operational, and financial control mechanismsLead the review of - internal processes and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations while recommending?enhancements to standard operating procedures to enhance internal controls and mitigate the riskLead and guide the reviews on financial, administrative, performance, and operational effectiveness and ensure prompt highlighting of critical non-conformances to the senior management for prompt action in order to achieve target levels of efficienciesAudit ManagementLead and oversee the development of audit programmes to detail the various steps for conducting auditsDirect, lead and guide the audit team to accomplish audit programs in accordance with the applicable guidelines and standardsDirect auditors to conduct quarterly audit field work in order to ensure the audit programmes are conducted in line with audit plansLead the review of financial reports and budget utilisation from a legal and financial perspective and ensure timely updating of the senior management to facilitate strategic decision makingConduct special investigations and reviews as requested by Audit Committee; identifies problematic areas, and directs the preparation of reports on audit findings and corrective action recommendationsEnsure effective monitoring of progress on corrective action plans recommended to ensure timely completion of tasks as per schedule.LeadershipManage the effective achievement of departmental objectives through the leadership of the Internal Audit ? setting individual objectives, recruiting qualified staff, managing performance, developing and motivating staff, provision of formal and informal feedback and appraisal ? in order to maximise subordinate and departmental performanceChange Management Lead and direct the management of change through continuous improvement of departmental systems, processes and practices taking into account ?international best practice?, changes in international standards and changes in the business environment which demand proactive action plansReportingEnsure that all Internal Audit?s reports are prepared timely and accurately?and meet company and department requirements, policies and standardsRelated AssignmentsPerform other related duties or assignments as directed

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