Operational Audit Manager - Jeddah, المملكة العربية السعودية - SGS - Saudi Ground Services

وصف

ROLE PURPOSE

This role's main responsibility is to manage the professional auditors' activities in conducting audits of SGS's operations in order to contribute to the achievement of the SGS's business objectives. In addition, to add value and improve SGS's operations by bringing a systematic and disciplined approach to the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic

1. Contribute to the formulation of SGS's Audit Department Strategy.
2. Ensure alignment of Audit efforts in implementing SGS's Logistics department strategy.
3. Support the development and implementation of the Audit Department's policies, procedures, and processes; and monitor compliance of subordinates.
4. Monitor the performance of the Audit against KPIs and objectives regularly. Recommend improvements and efficiencies in line with SGS's corporate priorities.
5. Develop and monitor the annual budget of the Audit in collaboration with Finance.

Operational

1. Support the Director of Internal Audit with the strategic planning for the audit organization and provide recommendations on staffing, productivity, co-sourcing, and employees development issues.
2. Assist with the annual audit plan development.
3. Manage the execution of regular audit activities in line with the approved audit plan.
4. Ensures the auditors' audit conclusions are based on a complete understanding of the process, circumstances, and risk.
5. Review the auditors' prepared work paper to evidence work done and for future reference in compliance with standard professional Internal Audit practices.
6. Make oral or written presentations to management during and at the conclusion of the audit, discussing deficiencies and recommending corrective action to mitigate risk, improve operations, and reduce cost.
7. Review and issue the auditors' prepared reports to address identified risks.
8. Ensure factual accuracy and cost/benefits of recommendations before the release of the internal audit report to the management.
9. Supervise auditors assigned to engagements providing guidance and overall review of deliverables.
10. Evaluate the performance and capabilities of the Auditors. Also, train and develop new employees.
11. Communicate assigned tasks to the engagement team in a manner that is clear and concise ensuring high quality, accurate, and efficient results.
12. Ensures adherence at all times to all applicable professional standards.
13. Keep abreast with the latest auditing methodologies and associated technologies to be used, such as statistical sampling and electronic data processing equipment.
14. Ensure adequate focus on personal professional growth relevant to taking on more challenging assignments, in line with standard audit career progression – proactively seek relevant Education and training opportunities.
15. Ensure adequate focus on personal professional growth relevant to taking on more challenging assignments, in line with standard audit career progression – proactively seek relevant Education and training opportunities.
16. Perform any other related functions as directed by the Director of Internal Audit.

People Management

1. Provide professional development support/coaching and perform periodic performance reviews for direct subordinates based on SGS's Performance Management System.

2. Develop and implement workforce plans and succession plans for key positions to HR.

3. Recommend training needs for subordinates and evaluate the outcomes of training courses.

4. Work with Human Resources Function in the development of the workforce plans and succession planning for key positions in the Corporate and Growth Strategy Department.

5. Work with the Human Resources Function to provide employees within the Corporate and Growth Strategy Department with the required competencies through appropriate and blended learning.

6. Collaborate with the Human Resources Function for recruitment of talent within the Corporate and Growth Strategy Department.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or equivalent.
• Master's Degree is preferred.

Professional Certifications Required

· At least one Professional Certifications such as: CIA, CPA, CCSA, CMA, CISA, CRMA, and CFE.

EXPERIENCE

Years of experience

· Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience with at least 3 years of experience in a managerial role