Audit Governance & Integrity Principal - Continuous Audi

Custom Field 1: 747138

Location:

Riyadh, SA

Facility:
Audit

Job Description

OVERVIEW

Job Title

Job Code

747138

Grade

E1

Group

-

Division

Internal Audit

Department

Unit

Audit Governance & Integrity

ROLE PURPOSE

The role exists to support internal audit effectiveness and organizational integrity by providing expert guidance on audit strategy, methodology, quality assurance, and performance reporting, and coordinating whistleblowing, fraud prevention, and investigation support activities to strengthen audit practices and ethical conduct across Elm.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & ACTIVITIES

Key Accountabilities

Key Activities

• Internal Audit Strategy & Initiatives
• Contribute to the development and execution of the Internal Audit Strategy and its implementation roadmap.
• Translate strategic priorities into initiatives, milestones, and performance measures with relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor initiative progress, analyze delivery gaps, and recommend corrective actions to support strategic objectives.
• Audit Methodology & Practice Improvement
• Develop and update internal audit methodologies, procedures, and practical guidance.
• Evaluate audit practices and recommend improvements based on quality reviews, stakeholder feedback, and relevant professional standards.
• Guide audit teams on applying approved methodologies and adopting consistent practices.
• Internal Audit Quality Assurance
• Implement and maintain the Internal Audit Quality Assurance Program and related review activities.
• Assess adherence to approved audit methodologies and applicable professional requirements and document improvement opportunities.
• Coordinate quality improvement actions with responsible owners and follow up on implementation.
• Performance Measurement & Executive Reporting
• Develop and maintain indicators covering internal audit performance, integrity, and fraud prevention activities.
• Analyze results and prepare executive reports and dashboards highlighting trends, gaps, and required actions.
• Validate reporting inputs and recommend improvements to performance measurement and reporting practices.
• Whistleblowing Channels & Case Follow-up
• Coordinate the operation of approved whistleblowing channels and maintain secure records of reported concerns.
• Review and route reports to authorized parties in accordance with approved protocols and confidentiality requirements.
• Track case status and follow-up actions and elevate overdue or sensitive matters through designated channels.
• Support fraud risk assessments by analyzing relevant processes, risk indicators, and control vulnerabilities.
• Develop practical recommendations to strengthen preventive controls and address identified fraud risks.
• Coordinate fraud prevention initiatives and follow up on agreed actions with relevant stakeholders.
• Support authorized investigations through evidence compilation, analysis, and documentation within the assigned scope.
• Coordinate information requests and investigation support activities with relevant stakeholders.
• Consolidate lessons learned and recommend preventive actions to address recurring weaknesses.
• Integrity Awareness & Capability Building
• Develop and deliver awareness sessions and training materials on integrity, ethical conduct, and fraud prevention.
• Provide expert guidance to relevant teams on audit practices and integrity-related procedures.
• Evaluate awareness feedback and identify opportunities to strengthen ethical culture and professional capabilities.
• Follow all relevant departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures, and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.
• Comply with all relevant safety, quality, and environmental management policies, procedures, and controls to ensure a…