Manager, Manufacturing & Mining

Ma’aden; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 299,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company in Saudi Arabia is seeking an IT Audit leader to contribute to strategic audit initiatives and lead a high-performing team. This role emphasizes the development of IT audit standards, implementation of safety protocols, and talents in fostering a performance culture. Ideal candidates will have extensive knowledge of IT auditing practices and the ability to manage and inspire teams effectively.

Qualifications

• Expertise in safety legislation with practical implications.
• Capability in fostering a safety culture and championing safety initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to and execute the Internal Audit strategy.
• Lead IT audit policy development and implementation.
• Develop and execute manpower plans for the team.
• Oversee preparation of insightful audit reports.
• Evaluate existing methodologies for IT audit improvements.

Skills

Thorough knowledge of the best IT audit standards and practices

Experience with infrastructure/platforms, security, networks and applications

Financial and IT application experience

Clear understanding of IT audit methodologies

Fostering discipline and managing employee relationships

Managing people performance

Developing self and others

Transformation and change agent

General knowledge of people related policies, regulations, and processes

Job description

Key Accountabilities

• Strategic Contribution
  • Contribute to and execute the approved Internal Audit strategy to meet business objectives.
  • Develop the IT Audit Strategy and Business Plan and obtain approval from the Chief Audit Executive to check on security protocols and processes and ensure IT governance.
• Policies, Processes and Procedures
  • Lead the development and implementation of IT audit policies, processes, procedures, controls, and standards to ensure compliance.
  • Contribute to the review, and approval of all IT audit policies, procedures, and standards to meet changing requirements and the future needs of the businesses.
• Leadership
  • Develop and execute integrated organisation and manpower plans to support the accomplishment of resourcing plans including the recruitment, training, and development of multi‑cultural staff.
  • Promote and reinforce Ma’aden’s values to support and shape the culture of the Company.
  • Create and maintain a performance culture to achieve targets.
  • Support and enable the delivery of Ma’aden’s various transformational agendas and programmes to achieve organisational objectives in this regard.
  • Build people capability in own teams to capture value and drive impact at all levels.
  • Establish and maintain a working environment and culture that engages all IT audit employees.
  • Identify and develop high‑potential individuals (HiPo’s) to enable them to progress and develop into more senior roles.
• Performance Management
  • Subject to agreed criteria, recruitment, and training, set action and targets, appraise, and manage performance, develop, coach, and provide general support to team members to ensure productivity and engagement.
• Reporting
  • Oversee the preparation of concise reports to the Chief Audit Executive presenting any key IT audit findings, potential business risks, as well as relevant action plans on mitigation and prevention.
  • Drive the preparation of all IT audit reports in a timely and accurate manner to meet statutory requirements, organisational needs, policies, and quality standards.
  • Oversee all IT Audit reports to ensure the reports are clear / concise and root causes with practical solutions are identified.
• Technology Audit
  • Examine internal Technology controls, evaluate the design and operational effectiveness, and determine exposure to risk to develop remediation strategies.
  • Assess the planning and implementation of Technology.
  • Perform regular audit testing and provide recommendations to conduct efficient and effective audit procedures.
  • Communicate complex technical issues in simplified terms to management.
• Continuous Improvement
  • Evaluate existing methodologies to determine current capability and propose prospective improvements for IT Audit.

Skills and Competencies

• Technical / Functional
  • Thorough knowledge of the best IT audit standards and practices.
  • Experience with infrastructure/platforms, security, networks and applications.
  • Financial and IT application experience.
  • Clear understanding of IT audit methodologies.
• Leadership
  • Fostering discipline and managing employee relationships.
  • Managing people performance.
  • Developing self and others.
  • Leading and facilitating digitalisation within the function.
  • Transformation and change agent.
  • Be a Ma’aden ambassador.
  • Continuous improvement.
  • Influence culture (values, safety, high performance).
  • General knowledge of people related policies, regulations, and processes.
  • Facilitate to establish Ma'aden as the 3rd pillar of KSA economy.
• Safety
  • Safety advocate – anywhere and everywhere.
  • Expert knowledge of applicable HSE legislation and regulations and its practical implications.
  • Concern for employee wellbeing.
  • Ability to foster a safety culture.
  • Champion and drive Ma’aden Safety Culture Transformation Program.