In this episode of the “Qoyod Community” podcast, we host Saad Al-Huwaimel, a specialist in internal audit within the government sector, to discuss the role of this field in improving the efficiency of government work and achieving the goals of Vision 2030.
Internal Audit in the Government Sector
Saad Al-Huwaimel explains how the nature of internal audit in government entities differs from the private sector, and how this function can be an effective tool for institutional reform rather than merely a control tool.
Key Topics of the Conversation
- Defining internal audit and its strategic role in government entities
- How internal audit contributes to strengthening governance and transparency
- The international standards for internal auditing (IIA) and their application in the Saudi context
- Linking audit work to the goals of Vision 2030
- Digital transformation and its impact on audit methods and tools
- The core skills and competencies required of a government internal auditor
- Field challenges and how to deal with them
Governance and Vision 2030
The guest connects internal audit work with the goals of national transformation, explaining how strengthening transparency and accountability in government institutions is a fundamental pillar for achieving the major economic objectives the Kingdom aspires to.
