Internal Audit Manager

Confidential Jobs; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Jobs in Riyadh is seeking an Internal Audit Manager to lead end-to-end audit engagements and strengthen governance, risk management, and internal controls. The role drives the transformation of internal audit into a value-adding, data-driven advisory function across the Group.

Key responsibilities include executing the audit plan, evaluating controls, driving analytics, and coaching the audit team to ensure methodical application of standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CIA certification is required; CPA / ACCA / CISA / CMSA are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end audit engagements across corporate functions and operations.
• Execute the Group audit plan in alignment with the approved audit methodology and IIA standards.
• Evaluate internal controls, identify gaps and root causes, and provide practical recommendations.
• Drive data-enabled auditing and utilize analytics to enhance audit coverage and identify anomalies.
• Monitor audit findings and ensure timely and sustainable corrective actions.
• Support governance, risk management, and integrated assurance initiatives.
• Oversee audits of large-scale projects and multi-unit operations.
• Provide regular reporting on audit progress, key findings, recurring issues, and risk themes.
• Coach and develop audit team members and ensure consistent application of audit methodology.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Report writing

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CIA certification

Job description

We are looking for an Internal Audit Manager to join our Internal Audit team in Riyadh.

The role will be responsible for leading end-to-end internal audit engagements, strengthening governance, risk management and internal controls, and driving the transformation of internal audit into a value-adding, advisory, and data-driven function across the Group.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage end-to-end audit engagements across corporate functions and operations.
• Execute the Group audit plan in alignment with the approved audit methodology and IIA standards.
• Evaluate internal controls, identify gaps and root causes, and provide practical recommendations.
• Drive data-enabled auditing and utilize analytics to enhance audit coverage and identify anomalies.
• Monitor audit findings and ensure timely and sustainable corrective actions.
• Support governance, risk management, and integrated assurance initiatives.
• Oversee audits of large-scale projects and multi-unit operations.
• Provide regular reporting on audit progress, key findings, recurring issues, and risk themes.
• Coach and develop audit team members and ensure consistent application of audit methodology.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CIA certification is required; CPA / ACCA / CISA / CMSA is preferred.
• Experience in multi-sector businesses or Big 4 firms is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of audit execution, governance, risk management, and internal controls.
• Strong analytical, communication, report-writing, and stakeholder management skills.