Section Head, I.T Audit

Role Purpose: * Lead and manage the Audit Department in accordance with approved audit strategy and objectives. * The Section Head, IT Audit is responsible to assess risks and design and implement risk-based audit engagements as approved in the annual audit plan to assess internal controls to mitigate risk, and assist the executive director in the preparation of periodic internal audit reports to the Chief Audit Executive, management and the audit committee.

Key Accountabilities:

• Develop department strategy in line with Sector Strategy and business line strategy at large to ensure vertical alignment and horizontal incorporation
• Establish department’s scorecard and KPIs in order to achieve targeted goals, objectives and enhance department’s performances
• Develop annual budget for the department and contribute in the development of Sector budget to ensure adequate funding provisions made for the required activities
• Develop policies and procedures as appropriate to the department in alignment with organizational policies and procedures and recommend changes to enhance effective implementation, if needed
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures and quality standards in order to remain compliant, avoid violations and protect the firm's interest.

Qualifications, Experience, Skills & Knowledge:

• University degree in Computer Science or Information Technology or related field with 14 years of experience or Master’s degree in IT or related field with 12 years of experience
• Professional qualifications like CIA,CISA,CISSP or related certifications preferred
• Experience in Information Technology Audit or Cybersecurity in energy, power or utility organization with emphasis on Technology Operations
• Competencies that will be considered essential for this position will include well developed skills in Leadership, Foresight, Empowerment, Achievement Drive, Decisiveness/ Judgement, Developing Others and Commercial Acumen.
• Preference will be given to Saudi national candidates ONLY.