Senior Internal Auditor – Risk‑Based Operational & Financial Audits

About the role

The Senior Internal Auditor will lead risk‑based operational, financial and compliance audits across the Group’s entities, advising senior management on control improvements and risk mitigation.

Key responsibilities

• Contribute to and execute the annual risk‑based audit plan, focusing on high‑risk operational, financial and compliance areas.
• Lead end‑to‑end audit engagements, from planning and scoping to fieldwork, testing, and reporting.
• Prepare clear audit reports for the Chief Internal Auditor and Audit Committee, outlining findings, root causes and actionable recommendations.
• Audit core business processes such as procurement, sales, inventory, treasury, payroll and HR to ensure proper authorization and reconciliation.
• Review financial reporting processes for accuracy, completeness and IFRS compliance.
• Assess internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO) and ICFR effectiveness.
• Monitor fraud indicators and support investigations.
• Support regulatory compliance with local laws such as ZATCA, labour and Saudization requirements.

Required profile

• 4–6 years of experience in internal or external audit; Big 4 experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as CPA or CIA are a plus.

Required skills

• Risk‑based auditing methodology aligned with IIA standards.
• Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks (COSO) and ICFR.
• Financial accounting expertise, including IFRS.
• Fraud detection and investigation techniques.
• Regulatory compliance knowledge (ZATCA, labour, Saudization).