Job Title: Senior Internal Auditor
Location: Saudi Arabia
Job Purpose
The Senior Internal Auditor is responsible for executing risk-based internal audits to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, governance, and risk management processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and supporting the company's strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and perform risk-based internal audits across financial, operational, and compliance areas
- Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls in accordance with COSO framework
- Assess compliance with regulatory requirements, policies, and procedures
- Support SOX/internal control compliance for a publicly listed environment
- Identify control gaps, process inefficiencies, and areas of improvement
- Prepare clear, concise audit reports and present findings to management
- Follow up on audit findings and track management action plans
- Coordinate with external auditors and regulatory bodies when required
- Support fraud risk assessments and investigations as needed
- Contribute to continuous improvement of internal audit methodologies
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Minimum of 5–7 years of internal audit experience
- Prior experience in a listed/public company is highly preferred
- Strong knowledge of internal controls, risk management, and governance
- Professional certification such as CIA, CPA, SOCPA, or ACCA preferred
- Experience with ERP systems (Oracle or SAP preferred)
Skills & Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and report-writing skills
- High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Strong stakeholder management skills
