Senior Internal Auditor

Role Overview

This position is for a driven internal audit professional who can deliver objective, practical, and value-adding assurance and advisory support across finance, operations, compliance, and governance areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out risk-focused internal audits covering financial, operational, compliance, and governance activities.
• Take part in yearly risk reviews and the preparation of the audit plan.
• Execute audit fieldwork such as walkthroughs, control evaluations, substantive testing, analytical review, and data analysis.
• Examine financial reporting workflows, accounting entries, reconciliations, ledgers, and internal financial controls.
• Assess how effective internal controls are and highlight opportunities to improve processes.
• Draft audit workpapers and reports that are clear, accurate, and properly supported.
• Share audit observations and actionable recommendations with management and relevant stakeholders.
• Track whether agreed corrective actions are being implemented.
• Ensure audit work follows internal audit procedures, policies, and regulatory obligations.
• Stay current on accounting standards, financial control frameworks, and applicable regulations.
• Develop effective working relationships with Finance and other teams to understand business risks and operating processes.
• Support ongoing improvements within the Internal Audit function.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting is preferred; Finance or a closely related field is also acceptable.
• A valid CPA, ACCA, or IFRS certification is required.
• Between 3 and 6 years of experience in Internal Audit, External Audit, or Financial Controls.
• Strong understanding of internal audit methods, financial reporting, accounting processes, internal controls, risk management, governance, and compliance requirements.
• Prior exposure to auditing financial operations, procurement, treasury, and operational controls will be considered an advantage.
• Excellent analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, and report-writing skills.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Excel, SAP, and data analytics tools.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to manage stakeholders effectively.
• Capable of handling multiple audit assignments independently while also contributing in a team environment.

Additional Information

This is a full-time, on-site opportunity based in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Candidates interested in future openings may share their CV through the company’s career channel.