Internal Audit Manager

Client of Rgheeb; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of Rgheeb in Riyadh seeks an experienced Internal Audit Manager to lead the internal audit function with a focus on risk-based planning, governance, and internal controls. The role emphasizes strategic recommendations to improve compliance and performance.

The candidate should hold a CIA, bring 10+ years in internal audit, and have hands-on experience in financial and operational audits, with strong stakeholder management. Real estate sector exposure is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) certification is mandatory.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Internal Audit.
• Strong hands-on experience in: Financial Audit; Operational Audit.
• Extensive knowledge of corporate governance, internal controls, and enterprise risk management.
• Experience in developing and executing risk-based audit plans.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and stakeholder management skills.
• Previous experience or exposure to the Real Estate or Property Development sector is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the annual risk-based internal audit plan.
• Lead financial, operational, and compliance audit engagements.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, governance, and risk management processes.
• Review company policies, procedures, contracts, procurement, and financial authorities.
• Prepare audit reports and present findings and recommendations to senior management and the Audit Committee.
• Monitor the implementation of corrective action plans.
• Conduct investigations related to fraud, policy violations, and conflicts of interest when required.
• Utilize ERP systems and data analytics to identify risks and improve audit effectiveness.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Data analytics

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Internal Audit Manager to lead and strengthen our internal audit function. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in financial and operational auditing, risk-based audit planning, corporate governance, and internal controls, with the ability to provide strategic recommendations that enhance business performance and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the annual risk-based internal audit plan
• Lead financial, operational, and compliance audit engagements
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, governance, and risk management processes
• Review company policies, procedures, contracts, procurement, and financial authorities
• Prepare audit reports and present findings and recommendations to senior management and the Audit Committee
• Monitor the implementation of corrective action plans
• Conduct investigations related to fraud, policy violations, and conflicts of interest when required
• Utilize ERP systems and data analytics to identify risks and improve audit effectiveness

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) certification is mandatory
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Internal Audit
• Strong hands-on experience in: Financial Audit; Operational Audit
• Extensive knowledge of corporate governance, internal controls, and enterprise risk management
• Experience in developing and executing risk-based audit plans
• Strong analytical, reporting, and stakeholder management skills
• Previous experience or exposure to the Real Estate or Property Development sector is highly preferred