Zakat & Tax Operations Audit Director

Job Responsibilites

Strategy and Planning

• Contribute to the development of Operational Audit business plan ensuring alignment with ZATCA strategy
• Develop the operational plan for Zakat & Tax Operations Audit in line with Operational Audit business plan and Internal Audit strategic plan
• Implement plans and provide input to enable achievement of Zakat & Tax Operations Audit goals that support ZATCA’s overall strategic plans

Budget Management

• Discuss Zakat & Tax Operations Audit budgeting requirements with top management and provide input to the budgeting process
• Ensure effective utilization of Zakat & Tax Operations Audit budget, and report accurately on progress made and challenges encountered
• Investigate and propose implementing initiatives that result in positive financial impact for Zakat & Tax Operations Audit and mitigates financial and operational risks

Audit Planning

• Manage the development of Zakat & Tax Operations internal audit guidelines, methodologies, and related templates ensuring alignment with internal audit QA guidelines, and international standards and practices
• Recommend the need to cooperate and liaise with external auditors to execute specific audits
• Manage the development of Zakat & Tax Operations internal annual audit plan specifying functions subject to audits, audit frequency and schedule taking into consideration resources availability and targeting key risks and prioritized activities/ area
• Provide input to the developed Zakat & Tax Operations audit program/ RCM including audit scope, key areas to be assessed, audit dates and focal points and ensure related functions are notified

Audit Execution

• Ensure that Zakat & Tax Operations audit objectives, scope and methodology are confirmed with the concerned function’s focal point
• Manage Zakat & Tax Operations internal audit interventions ensuring functions’ documents, records, systems and practices are reviewed, improvements or corrective actions’ implementation status are followed-up on, non-conformities are detected, irregularities are investigated and improvement areas are identified
• Ensure that concerned functions have a clear understanding of results and that needed improvements/non-conformities/ observations are agreed on
• Manage related special audit assignments requested from the Governor

Audit Reporting

• Review submitted audit reports highlighting audit findings, key points discussed, non-conformities and key areas to improve and provide input and recommendations where required
• Manage consolidation of Zakat & Tax Operations audit findings into a periodic audit report including audit observations, non-conformities, opportunities for improvement and action plans

People Management

• Participate in the identification and recruitment of key talent
• Guide, mentor and support direct reports in order to execute duties according to set policies and processes
• Develop individual performance objectives, provide necessary support, evaluate/appraise team and provide regular feedback on performance
• Establish a high-performance working environment and promote ZATCA values

Job Details

Communication and Contacs

Eductaion

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, IT, Law, Engineering, or equivalent is required
• Master’s degree in Business Administration or equivalent is preferred
• Lead Auditor Certificate

Experience

An optimal of 8 years of relevant experience, with a preferred 3 years of experience in managerial level

Competencies

Legislations and Regulations – Advanced

Professionalism – Proficient

Data Gathering and Assessment – Advanced

Communication – Proficient

Develop and Empower Employees – Proficient

Internal Audit Execution – Advanced

Internal Audit Techniques – Advanced

Leading by Example – Proficient

Strategic Thinking – Developing

Policy Enforcement – Advanced

Operational Excellence – Developing

Results Oriented – Proficient

Customer Focus – Proficient

Change Enabler – Proficient