Internal Audit Manager – Lead Function

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Internal Audit Manager to establish and lead the internal audit function for a fast‑growing investment firm with a strong real‑estate development arm. Based in Dammam, you will work closely with an external advisory partner to build the audit infrastructure from the ground up and later transition to an in‑house team.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the Establishment Phase, overseeing IA infrastructure, enterprise risk assessment and the 3‑year RBIA plan in partnership with the external advisor.
• Review and quality‑assure all advisor deliverables (IA Charter, IA Manual, RACM, risk registers, RBIA plan) before submission to the Audit Committee.
• Act as the day‑to‑day liaison with the advisor, coordinating stakeholder access and information requests.
• Design and execute a knowledge‑transfer plan to develop internal IA capability and recruit the IA team.
• Present progress and deliverables to the Audit Committee for approval.
• Develop and implement operational policies, procedures and audit plans aligned with the company’s strategic goals.
• Conduct periodic internal audits of financial controls, governance frameworks and risk‑management processes.
• Prepare comprehensive audit reports for senior management, the CEO and the Audit Committee, providing actionable recommendations.
• Monitor corrective‑action implementation and track risk mitigation progress.

Required profile

• Minimum 8 years of internal audit experience, preferably within an investment or real‑estate environment.
• Proven experience leading the set‑up of an internal audit function and managing external advisory relationships.
• Strong understanding of risk assessment, governance frameworks and financial controls.
• Professional qualifications such as CPA, CIA or equivalent are highly desirable.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present findings to senior leadership and audit committees.

Required skills

• Internal Audit
• Compliance
• IA Manual
• IA Infrastructure
• Risk Management
• RBIA Plan
• Enterprise Risk Assessment
• CPA
• Financial Controls
• IA Charter
• RACM risk registers
• CIA
• Governance Frameworks