Auditor II

International Maritime Industries; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A maritime services company in Saudi Arabia is seeking an Auditor to conduct comprehensive audits and evaluate internal controls. Responsibilities include planning audits, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with established standards. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 0-3 years of experience, with certifications such as CIA or CPA preferred. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to organizational governance and enhance audit practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Law, Computer Science, Engineering, or another business-related field.
• 0 - 3 years of relevant experience.
• Preferred certifications include Certified Internal Auditor and Certified Public Accountant.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits in accordance with internal auditing standards.
• Prepare formal written audit reports expressing opinions on internal controls.
• Evaluate management controls over audited activities.

Skills

Audit planning

Risk assessment

Document analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field

Job description

JOB PURPOSE / OBJECTIVE

Performs audits of Company activities. Autonomous segments of significant audits under the direction of the Senior Auditor or Audit Specialist (Advisor) assigned. Plans and executes audits in accordance with accepted standards formed by the Institute of the Internal Auditor. Prepares or assists in preparing formal written audit reports expressing audit opinions on the adequacy and effectiveness of the company’s system of governance and internal controls. Conducts quarterly follow up of the issued audit recommendations and prepares the follow up reports. Analyze and revise the annual Internal Audit plan as per the business requirements.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Assists or conducts audits, in accordance with IIA and other standards, including but not limited to:
• Performs the audit planning by understanding the relevant business objectives, identifying risks & key controls, and scoping the audit.
• Conducts interviews, reviews documents, develops and administers surveys, composes summary memos, and prepares working papers.
• Determines the audit program and auditing procedures to be used, including sampling methodology.
• Assists in identifying and evaluating the organization’s risk areas and provides input to the development of the annual audit plan.
• Performs audit procedures, including identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing & analyzing evidence, and documenting client processes & procedures.
• Evaluates the adequacy and effectiveness of the management controls over activities audited and drafts audit observations on control deficiencies identified.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of the financial and operations systems through an understanding of auditing techniques.
• Discusses control deficiencies, recommendations, and corrective actions to improve operations and reduce costs.
• Drafts the final audit report for the auditable entity.
• Communicates or assists in communicating the results of audit and consulting projects via written reports and oral presentations to management.
• Performs quarterly follow up on issued audit recommendations to audited entities.
• Prepares Quarterly Audit Follow Up Reports for Senior Auditors review.
• Plans and executes ad-hoc reviews at the request of management.
• Assists in performing the audit in a professional manner and in accordance with the approved audit program.
• Performs related work as assigned by audit management.
• Pursues professional development opportunities, and shares information gained with co-workers.
• Represents internal auditing on organizational project teams and at management meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Law, Computer Science, Engineering, or another business-related field.
• Professional Qualifications: Preferred list of qualifications (not required):
• Certified Internal Auditor
• Certified Public Accountant
• Certified Fraud Examiner
• Certified Information Systems Auditor
• Competencies: 0 - 3 years of relevant experience.