Operational Audit Specialist

 Water Transmission and Technologies Company 

Riyadh - HQ

Operational Audit Specialist

90002842

Job Purpose:

The job holder is responsible for development of the internal operational audit program, securing necessary resources, ensuring the implementation and execution of internal audit plan as well as following up on internal audit reporting for each department to issue related improvement action plan. 

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement of Operational Audit’s systems, practices, cost optimization and productivity & efficiency improvement.
• Ensures the compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations and standards within WTCO and related functions such as and not limited to (HC, HSSE, Risk and Cybersecurity, etc..).
• Escalate problems to ensure case/issue is closed efficiently and in a timely manner.
• Ensure that all work is carried out efficiently, in line with the annual business plans, goals, policies, processes, procedures, and instructions.
• Participate in the execution of audits according to the annual internal audit plan and programs based on the international standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and guidance of the top management.
• Participate in developing the “Audit Universe” to define the auditable units within WTCO and ensure improving operational efficiency.
• Participate in the development of annual internal audit plan to monitor operational activities and ensure the progression and accomplishment of the approved plan.
• Participate the fieldwork in accordance with the notification letter shared with the auditee to assess the internal control system, determine the size and scope of the audit and test for compliance with policies and procedures.
• Prepare Auditing, inspecting, and analyzing all data and records that would ensure completeness of the audit process to the fullest.
• Prepare the necessary information and data before the fieldwork visits starts in order to carry out the audit on a professional way.
• Conduct operational statements and records to identify errors, discrepancies, and irregularities. 
• Prepare Documenting audit objectives and time budgets, providing suitable instructions, and approving the audit program before fieldwork begins.
• Participate in ensuring that the approved audit program is carried out.
• Participate in ensuring that findings and reports are accurate, objective, clear, concise, constructive, and in a timely manner.
• Apply the audit procedures, needed tools, checklist and forms in line with international standards to ensure consistent and effective practices.
• Review and endorse applicable internal audit checklists, forms, and tools in line with international standards.
• Participate in the review of draft audit reports to ensure that all findings have appropriate disposition considering the facts, criticality and preliminary justification provided by the management and present to Senior Management for approval.
• Participate in audit opening and closure meetings before and after every audit engagement to confirm audit objectives, scope and methodology and discuss audit findings.
• Apply the assessment of audit risk and developing audit priorities and ensure that the audit objectives are in line with the objectives and risks identified at the time of risk assessment and internal audit planning.
• Conduct complex internal audit engagement for critical operational activities and/or with upper management when needed.
• Prepare and coordinate to be ready for external audit engagement and prepare reported findings and related improvement action plan.
• Participate in draft audit reports to ensure that all findings have appropriate disposition considering the facts, criticality and preliminary justification provided by the management for approval.
• Analyze reports and presentations related to operational Audit Department activities and achievements for reporting and decision-making.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure timely and accurate operational reporting.

Job Qualifications and Requirements:

• 4.01 to 6 years of relevant experience. 
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Business Administration or relevant fields.

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