Internal Auditor (CIA) – Manufacturing Group

About the role

We are looking for a highly experienced Internal Auditor (CIA) to lead the internal audit function for our diversified manufacturing group in Jeddah. The role focuses on strengthening governance, risk management, compliance, and internal control systems across multiple business units.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement the group’s internal audit strategy, annual audit plans, and risk‑based audit framework.
• Lead financial, operational, compliance, and process audits across manufacturing plants and group companies.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, governance processes, and risk management systems.
• Review manufacturing operations, procurement, inventory management, production processes, warehousing, and supply‑chain controls.
• Identify operational inefficiencies, control gaps, fraud risks, and opportunities for cost optimisation.
• Prepare detailed audit findings, reports, and recommendations for senior management and the Audit Committee.
• Monitor implementation and closure of corrective action plans.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, IFRS standards, regulatory requirements, and internal procedures.
• Coordinate with external auditors and support regulatory or special audits when required.
• Conduct investigations, special reviews, and fraud risk assessments as needed.
• Build, lead, and mentor the internal audit team while promoting a culture of accountability.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing or a related field.
• Mandatory CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) certification; additional CPA, ACCA, CMA or CFE certifications are a plus.
• 8–15 years of progressive internal audit experience, preferably within manufacturing or industrial groups.
• Strong knowledge of internal audit standards, risk management, governance and compliance frameworks.
• Experience auditing manufacturing operations, inventory controls, production costing, procurement and plant processes.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality and professional ethics.

Required skills

• Proficiency with ERP systems, specifically SAP / SAP ECC.