Internal Auditor

Role Overview

This position is responsible for planning and carrying out internal audit activities to assess how effective the company’s internal controls, risk management, and governance processes are. The role also ensures compliance with approved regulations, policies, and procedures, while recommending practical improvements to strengthen performance and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute internal audit plans and programs in line with the approved annual audit schedule.
• Review the effectiveness of internal controls and existing procedures, and identify control gaps or areas of non-compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Examine and analyze financial, operational, and documentary records to verify accuracy and confirm adherence to instructions and regulatory requirements.
• Carry out audit assignments in accordance with international professional standards and the local regulations applicable in the Saudi government sector.
• Prepare draft and final audit reports covering findings, observations, and recommended corrective actions for weaknesses and risks, and submit final reports to senior management and the audit committee.
• Monitor how well departments implement corrective measures and respond to recommendations issued by internal and external auditors.
• Verify that company assets and resources are safeguarded against misuse, waste, or unnecessary loss.
• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of internal audit policies and procedures, and provide objective, independent advice to management on process improvement, controls, and risk management.

Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate should hold a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline. The role requires 7–10 years of hands-on experience in internal auditing.

Professional certifications preferred for this position include CIA, CPA/SOCPA, and GRC-related credentials.

Language proficiency in both Arabic and English is required.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong understanding of relevant Saudi government laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent analytical capability with the ability to identify risks from data and records.
• Clear report writing skills, including the ability to document findings and recommendations objectively.
• High standards of independence, integrity, confidentiality, and professional neutrality.
• Familiarity with modern internal audit tools and technologies.