Assistant Manager - Corporate Operation Audit

Qiddiya; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 260,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Qiddiya is seeking an experienced Internal Audit professional to plan and manage end-to-end audits in a dynamic environment in Riyadh. You will supervise junior team members, perform process walkthroughs, and draft findings with actionable recommendations.

Engage business units to agree on action plans and monitor remediation to closure. The role requires a strong grasp of internal audit methodology, risk assessment, testing, and reporting, plus a professional certification such as CIA or CISA.

Qualifications

• 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 4 years of experience in internal audit or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Solid problem-solving and negotiation abilities.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management.
• Proactive, organized, and strong at project management.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities with attention to detail.
• Deep understanding of internal audit methodology from planning to reporting.

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

Stakeholder mgmt

Project management

Multitasking

Internal audit knowledge

Root cause analysis

Audit supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree (acct/finance/eng)

CIA / CISA / Lean Six Sigma

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.

• 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.