Responsibilities :

• Assists Managers in the planning, design and implementing appropriate audit plans to ensure that deliverables for the assigned audit portfolio are achieved
• Deploys and actively uses data analysis tools and techniques to identify risk and identify gaps in data sourcing, collating and analysis across identified information sourcing points and systems into the assurance framework
• Take ownership of drafting audit reports and other deliverables to ensure that these are delivered on time and budget
• Develop audit reporting for relevant stakeholders, to ensure they are aware of upcoming audits, audit progress and the status of open audit issues.
• Develop strong relationships and open lines of communication with all Projects related stakeholders across Neom and within NIA.
• Ensure that emerging risks are proactively understood and reported to the audit leadership in a timely manner.
• Ensure that robust action plans are agreed and developed with the assigned owners to address significant audit findings.
• Develop and implement a robust tracking mechanism to ensure that audit has visibility on management’s progress in addressing open audit findings and significant delays are reported to the Manager and Senior Manager in a timely manner.
• Ensure that the audit plan and engagement memos are communicated to stakeholders sufficiently in advance prior to the commencement of any audit.
• Ensure that the Manager and Senior Manager are kept abreast of any significant audit issues as and when these arise and that the audit findings and next steps are agreed with all relevant stakeholders prior to circulation.
• Perform self-assessment and quality control to ensure that audit reports and other deliverables are of sufficient quality when presented to stakeholders and/or Audit Senior Management for review
• Manage the budget process of all audits on the yearly plan ensuring that costs are managed and overruns are discussed with Senior Manager in good time.
• Coordinate and cultivate a network of assurance champions across NEOM so that robust internal controls and awareness of good corporate governance practices are embedded.
• Participate in risk management activities and workshops so that assurance services across the second and third lines of defense are integrated and coordinated.

Educational requirements:

Experience requirements:

• 3 to 6 years of experience
• Experience working in one or more of the following Industries: Technology, Utilities, Manufacturing, Financial Services or Telecoms, and associated business acumen.

Desired Skills:

• Up to date with current internal audit practices, principles & procedures, corporate governance requirements and demonstratable ability to work in a fast paced, globally significant start up organization.
• Demonstratable experience in speaking, presenting, written communication with key stakeholders, time management, and decision-making.
• Advanced understanding of risk management concepts and techniques
• Ability to lead and manage audits and assessments of business processes
• Familiarity with advanced IPPF audit standards and regulatory requirements
• Strong project management skills
• Ability to train and mentor junior auditors
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques

Qualifications:

• CIA/CFE certification and/or SOCPA/CPA/ACA etc. professional accounting qualification.
• Additional Project Management, Prince 2, or equivalent certifications

Benefits:

Will be negotiated

Incentives:

Will be negotiated

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