Assistant Manager – Internal Audit & Financial Advisory

Assistant Manager – Internal Audit & Financial Advisory (IAFA)

Key Responsibilities:

1. Engagement Leadership & Delivery

• Lead end-to-end internal audit engagements, including scoping, planning, execution, reporting, and follow-up.
• Conduct high-level process walkthroughs, risk assessments, and design comprehensive testing plans.
• Review work papers, testing results, and deliverables prepared by subordinates.
• Ensure internal audits are performed in accordance with IIA Standards, GIAS, Protiviti methodology, and relevant regulatory frameworks (e.g., CMA, SAMA, regulators).
• Present audit observations, implications, and recommendations to senior management and Board/Audit Committees.

2. Risk Management & Consulting

• Lead development of risk assessment frameworks, risk appetite statements, and enterprise-wide risk registers.
• Facilitate risk workshops with senior stakeholders and provide insights on key strategic, operational, and financial risks.
• Design and recommend improvements to governance structures, internal controls, and compliance frameworks.
• Conduct maturity assessments, gap analysis, and benchmarking against COSO ERM, ISO 31000, ISO 37301, etc.

3. Compliance, Governance & Controls Advisory

• Lead reviews covering compliance risk assessment, compliance universe development, and monitoring frameworks.
• Evaluate entity-level controls, segregation of duties (SoD), and ITGCs in collaboration with Technology Risk teams.
• Provide advisory support on ICOFR/SOX, corporate governance charters, delegation of authority, and policy frameworks.

4. Client Relationship Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for day-to-day client communication and expectations.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, addressing concerns, challenges, and requests proactively.
• Identify cross-selling and value creation opportunities to support business development efforts.

5. Project Management & Quality Assurance

• Prepare engagement budgets, manage timelines, monitor progress, and ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Review and approve deliverables (reports, risk control matrices, working papers) before submission to Managers/Directors.
• Mentor, coach, and provide on-the-job training to junior team members, fostering talent development.

6. Data Analytics & Digital Audit Enablement

• Integrate data analytics tools (Power BI, Alteryx, etc.) into audit approaches to enhance quality and efficiency.
• Promote the use of digital auditing tools, continuous monitoring dashboards, automation, and AI-enabled methodologies.
• Support transformation initiatives within the Internal Audit function, including adoption of advanced technologies.

7. Business Development & Thought Leadership

• Support proposal writing, RFP responses, and scoping discussions for new engagements.
• Contribute to internal knowledge development, training sessions, and thought leadership materials.
• Assist in developing long-term client service plans and internal audit strategies.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• CIA, CPA, ACCA, CMA, CISA, CRMA, or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.

Experience

• 5–6 years of relevant experience, preferably in a Big 4 or professional services environment.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of internal audit methodology and risk management principles within Manufacturing industry.
• Ability to analyze processes, identify risks, and evaluate controls.
• Work independently as well as in a team-oriented environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, project management and client relationship skills
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office; familiarity with audit management systems (TeamMate, AuditBoard, etc.) is a plus.
• Analytical mindset with ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in teams.
• Senior Consultants: Leadership skills and experience guiding junior team members.
• Senior Consultants: Experience in mentoring and people developmental skills.

Work Environment

• Client-facing role with travel requirements depending on engagements.
• Fast-paced environment requiring adaptability, professional judgment, and commitment to quality.

Location:

Selected personnel would be based out of the Dammam, KSA office.