Operational Audit Specialist

SGS - Saudi Ground Services; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced auditor to lead financial and operational audits. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring audits are executed according to policy, preparing detailed audit reports, and supervising a team of auditors. The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with preferred professional certifications and have 4-6 years of relevant experience. This position requires strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field required.
• Professional certifications are preferred.
• 4-6 years of auditing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead auditors in conducting financial and operational audits.
• Ensure audits are completed timely and according to policy.
• Prepare reports on audit findings and recommendations.

Skills

Leadership

Auditing

Risk management

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or equivalent

Professional Certifications (CIA, CPA, CCSA, CMA, CISA, CRMA, CFE)

Job description

ROLE PURPOSE

The role main responsibility to lead professional auditors in conducting financial, operational, and procedural audits of SGS’s operations in order to contribute to the achievement of the SGS’s business objectives regarding efficiency and effectiveness of operations, reliability of financial reporting, compliance with applicable laws and regulations and safeguarding of assets. In addition, add value and improve SGS’s operations by bringing a systematic and disciplined approach to the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Operational

1. Ensure that all audits executed through the Departments are completed on a timely basis while reviewing all steps and documentation of the audit program.
2. Determine if organizational activities are performed in accordance with SGS’s policies and procedures and the applicable Government legislations.
3. Execute regular audit activities in line with approved audit plan.
4. Carries out checks to ensure effective use of company resources in compliance with approved policies, procedures, and plans.
5. Provide a comprehensive and detailed audit programs for audit assignments.
6. Executes specific audit engagement within specified timeframe to accomplish the audit engagement plan.
7. Develop audit programs and testing procedures relevant to risk and test objectives.
8. Obtain and review evidence ensuring audit conclusions are well-documented.
9. Ensures audit conclusions are based on a complete understanding of the process, circumstances, and risk.
10. Prepares neat, detailed, and understandable cross-referenced work paper to evidence work done and for future reference in compliance with standard professional Internal Audit practices.
11. Make oral or written presentations to management during and at the conclusion of the audit, discussing deficiencies and help in recommending corrective actions to mitigate risk, improve operations and reduce cost.
12. Prepares reports on audit findings and jointly agree with line managers on the action plan and timeline to address identified risks.
13. Supervise auditor assigned to engagements providing guidance and overall review of deliverables.
14. Evaluate the performance and capabilities of the Auditors after the audit. Also, train and develop new employees.
15. Communicate assigned tasks to engagement team in a manner that is clear and concise ensuring high quality, accurate, and efficient results.
16. Ensure adherence at all times to all applicable professional standards.
17. Keep abreast with the latest auditing methodologies and associated technologies to be used, such as statistical sampling and electronic data processing equipment.
18. Ensure adequate focus on personal professional growth relevant to taking on more challenging assignments, in line with standard audit career progression – proactively seek relevant Education and training opportunities.
19. Conduct follow-up of audit recommendations given to SGS’s organizations to ensure they are properly implemented to mitigate the risks and procedures / processes are in conformity with acceptable standards to ensure issues are resolved.
20. Share knowledge across the IA team on findings, gaps in control, and lessoned learned.
21. Lead an investigation when needed on a reported case to IA.
22. Perform any other related functions as directed by IA manager or director.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or equivalent.
• Professional Certifications is preferred, such as: CIA, CPA, CCSA, CMA, CISA, CRMA and CFE.
• Minimum of 4 - 6 years of relevant experience