Director of Internal Audit

Confidential Government; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Government is seeking a seasoned Head of Internal Audit to lead the annual risk-based audit plan and a growing team in Riyadh. You will oversee financial, operational, compliance, governance and technology audits, reporting to the Audit Committee and executive management.

You will ensure internal controls effectiveness, monitor management action plans, and coordinate with external auditors, while upholding IIA standards and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• CIA, CPA, SOCPA, CISA, or equivalent certification preferred.
• 12+ years of relevant audit, risk, finance, or governance experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the annual risk-based Internal Audit Plan.
• Lead financial, operational, compliance, governance, and technology audits.
• Report significant findings, risks, and overdue actions to the Audit Committee and executive management.
• Assess the effectiveness of internal controls, governance, and risk management frameworks.
• Monitor management action plans and validate closure of audit findings.
• Lead special reviews and investigations when required.
• Ensure compliance with IIA Global Internal Audit Standards and applicable regulations.
• Coordinate with external auditors and other assurance functions.
• Lead, develop, and manage the Internal Audit team.

Skills

Internal audit

Risk management

Governance

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

• Develop and execute the annual risk-based Internal Audit Plan.
• Lead financial, operational, compliance, governance, and technology audits.
• Report significant findings, risks, and overdue actions to the Audit Committee and executive management.
• Assess the effectiveness of internal controls, governance, and risk management frameworks.
• Monitor management action plans and validate closure of audit findings.
• Lead special reviews and investigations when required.
• Ensure compliance with IIA Global Internal Audit Standards and applicable regulations.
• Coordinate with external auditors and other assurance functions.
• Lead, develop, and manage the Internal Audit team.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• CIA, CPA, SOCPA, CISA, or equivalent certification preferred.
• 12+ years of relevant audit, risk, finance, or governance experience.