Internal Audit Associate - Sales & Marketing

alfanar; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

alfanar is seeking an Internal Audit Associate to support risk-based audits in Sales & Marketing, evaluating business processes and internal controls, and contributing to audit reporting and follow-up to strengthen governance and operational effectiveness.

You will document processes, assist in planning, perform data analysis with BI tools, and help communicate findings to process owners, while developing action plans and monitoring remediation across functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting and Finance or Any relevant field.
• 2 to 4 Years work experience.
• Proficiency in audit concepts and standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in risk-based internal audits within Sales and Marketing.
• Document audit evidence and prepare working papers.
• Support audit planning, risk assessment, and control reviews.
• Participate in audit execution and reporting.
• Track remediation progress and follow-up actions.

Skills

Audit Best Practices

Audit Reviews

Auditing Procedures/Standards

Education

Bachelor Degree in Accounting and Finance or Any relevant field

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Internal Audit Associate - Sales & Marketing

Description:.

Job Purpose

To support the planning and execution of risk-based internal audits within Sales and Marketing by assessing business processes and internal controls, identifying risks and improvement opportunities, and contributing to audit reporting and follow-up activities that strengthen governance, risk management, and operational effectiveness.

Key Accountability Areas

Risk Assessment and Audit Planning:

• Assist in identifying key risk areas during the planning of internal audit assignments within Sales and Marketing operations.


• Support engagement planning activities and the development of risk-based audit programs.


• Prepare engagement commencement letters and coordinate audit communications with process owners and stakeholders.

Process and Internal Control Review:

• Document business processes, internal controls, and supporting systems and applications.


• Assist in evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls under the supervision of senior auditors.


• Support reviews of new or enhanced business processes and systems, including pre-implementation assessments.

Audit Execution:

• Participate in risk-based internal audit engagements across Sales and Marketing functions.


• Execute assigned audit procedures in accordance with approved audit programs.


• Support ad hoc reviews and investigations arising from identified or reported operational issues.


• Gather, analyze, and document audit evidence to support conclusions and recommendations.

Performance Analysis and Monitoring:

• Analyze operational and performance data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.


• Utilize Business Intelligence (BI) tools and reports to support continuous auditing and monitoring activities.


• Track the implementation of agreed management action plans and follow up with stakeholders on remediation progress.

Reporting and Documentation:

• Assist in preparing audit findings, observations, and draft reports for management review.


• Maintain complete, accurate, and well-organized audit working papers and supporting documentation.


• Ensure audit files comply with internal audit methodology and documentation standards.

Role Accountability

HR Proficiency:

• Ability to obtain updated soft and technical skills related to the job.

Delivery:

• Perform the planned activities to meet the operational and development targets as per delivery schedules.


• Utilize resources effectively to achieve objectives within efficient cost and time.


• Provide a periodic report formatted by detailing the deviation and execution of planned tasks.

Problem-Solving:

• Solve any related problems arise and elevate any complex operational issues.

Quality:

• Ensure quality requirements to develop effective quality control and processes including specifications for products or processes or related activities.

Business Process Improvements:

• Coordinate well-defined written systems, policies, procedures, and seek automations opportunities as much as possible.

Compliance:

• Comply to related policy and procedures and work instructions.

Health, Safety, and Environment:

• Ensure compliance of relevant safety, quality, and environmental management procedures and controls within defined area of work activity to guarantee safety, legislative compliance, and delivery of high-quality products/services.

Academic Qualification

Bachelor Degree in Accounting and Finance or Any relevant field

Work Experience

2 to 4 Years

Technical / Functional Competencies

• Audit Best Practices


• Audit Reviews


• Auditing Procedures/Standards