Internal Audit Manager

About the role

SiFi, a fast‑growing B2B Fin‑Tech company in Saudi Arabia, is seeking an Internal Audit Manager to lead and coordinate internal audit activities. The role will work closely with a specialised external audit firm to strengthen internal controls, ensure regulatory compliance and support continuous improvement across the organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a risk‑based internal audit plan aligned with regulatory standards and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with the external audit firm to plan, schedule and execute audit engagements covering financial, operational and compliance areas.
• Identify and evaluate key risks across business units, review control effectiveness and recommend enhancements.
• Monitor remediation actions, verify timely resolution of audit findings and report progress to senior management.
• Stay updated on evolving regulatory requirements and prepare comprehensive audit reports for management, the Board or Audit Committee.
• Facilitate communication between the external audit firm and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless collaboration.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
• 3‑5 years of experience in internal audit, risk management or compliance, preferably within a regulated financial services or fintech environment.
• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks, risk assessment methodologies and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving and critical‑thinking abilities.

Required skills