IT Audit Director

Organization

Operational responsibilities

• Prepare and implement the IT audit plan based on the approved internal audit plan, IT risks, and priorities.
• Ensure compliance with General Court of Audit requirements and relevant laws and regulations; monitor changes and advise on audit-practice amendments.
• Oversee audits of information systems, technologies, operational processes, and IT controls for effectiveness and compliance.
• Assess general IT controls, application and system controls, and access-rights management.
• Review controls for information security, data protection, change management, backup, disaster recovery, business continuity, and succession planning.
• Identify and analyze IT risks, vulnerabilities, and control deficiencies and assess operational impact.
• Oversee collection and analysis of technical audit evidence and verify adequacy and reliability.
• Prepare and review IT audit reports, clearly presenting findings, risks, and recommendations, and submit them through approved channels.
• Recommend actions to address risks and technical observations and improve controls, governance, and system efficiency.
• Follow up on recommendations and corrective actions until issues are resolved and closed.
• Coordinate with IT, Cybersecurity, and other relevant entities while maintaining audit independence.
• Report periodically to the Vice President on audit progress, risks, observations, and recommendations.

Administrative responsibilities

• Supervise subordinate development, set objectives, identify IT audit development needs, and evaluate audit outcomes.
• Guide supervised employees in completing assigned duties effectively.
• Ensure implementation of policies and procedures for IT audit activities and operations.
• Contribute to Engineering Affairs progress reports when requested.
• Meet regularly with subordinates to review progress, updates, and suggestions and take appropriate action.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 9 to 13 years of experience.
• Proficiency in both English and Arabic.

Location

• The posting lists Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.