Assistant Manager - Corporate Operation Audit

Qiddiya | القدية; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Qiddiya | القدية is seeking an experienced Internal Auditor to plan and execute end-to-end operational audits. You will supervise junior staff, review fieldwork, and assess internal controls to identify gaps and improve processes.

You will draft reports with findings and actionable recommendations, engage with business units on action plans, and monitor corrective actions. The role requires 4+ years of experience, strong communication, and proficiency in risk-based auditing and control design

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, engineering, or related field.
• CIA/CISA/Lean Six Sigma certification (or in final stages).
• Minimum of 4 years' experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and negotiation abilities.
• Effective stakeholder engagement and relationship management.
• Proactive and organized with strong project management capability.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage end-to-end operational audits, including risk assessment, fieldwork, and reporting.
• Supervise and review the work of junior team members to ensure quality and consistency.
• Perform process walkthroughs, evaluate internal controls, and identify gaps or inefficiencies.
• Draft audit reports highlighting key findings, root causes, and actionable recommendations.
• Engage with business units to discuss audit observations and agree on practical action plans.
• Monitor implementation of corrective actions and validate closure of findings.
• Support the development of the annual risk-based audit plan through data and trend analysis.
• Contribute to internal audit methodology enhancements and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Ensure audits comply with the Global Internal Audit Standards (2025) and departmental quality requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Negotiation abilities

Stakeholder engagement

Organization & project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business admin/engineering or related field

CIA/CISA/Lean Six Sigma certification (or in final stages)

Job description

• Plan and manage end-to-end operational audits, including risk assessment, fieldwork, and reporting
• Supervise and review the work of junior team members to ensure quality and consistency
• Perform process walkthroughs, evaluate internal controls, and identify gaps or inefficiencies
• Draft audit reports highlighting key findings, root causes, and actionable recommendations
• Engage with business units to discuss audit observations and agree on practical action plans
• Monitor implementation of corrective actions and validate closure of findings
• Support the development of the annual risk-based audit plan through data and trend analysis
• Contribute to internal audit methodology enhancements and knowledge sharing within the team
• Ensure audits comply with the Global Internal Audit Standards (2025) and departmental quality requirements

• Plan and manage end-to-end operational audits, including risk assessment, fieldwork, and reporting
• Supervise and review the work of junior team members to ensure quality and consistency
• Perform process walkthroughs, evaluate internal controls, and identify gaps or inefficiencies
• Draft audit reports highlighting key findings, root causes, and actionable recommendations
• Engage with business units to discuss audit observations and agree on practical action plans
• Monitor implementation of corrective actions and validate closure of findings
• Support the development of the annual risk-based audit plan through data and trend analysis
• Contribute to internal audit methodology enhancements and knowledge sharing within the team
• Ensure audits comply with the Global Internal Audit Standards (2025) and departmental quality requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field. Professional certification such as CIA, CISA, or Lean Six Sigma required or in final stages of completion
• minimum of 4 years' experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong problem-solving and negotiation abilities
• Effective stakeholder engagement and relationship management
• Proactive and organized, with strong project management capability
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain attention to detail
• Strong understanding of internal audit methodology, including planning, testing, and reporting phases
• Proficient in risk-based auditing and control design assessment
• Ability to perform root cause analysis and develop value-added recommendations
• Experience in supervising audits and reviewing working papers for accuracy and completeness