Internal Audit Manager

Confidential Careers; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 260,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Careers in Saudi Arabia seeks a Lead Internal Auditor to oversee governance, risk management, internal controls, and compliance. The role develops risk-based audit plans, leads assignments, and presents findings to senior management, coordinating with external auditors as needed.

The successful candidate will have 7+ years of internal audit experience (including managerial), a degree in a related field, and professional certifications (preferred: CIA, CPA, ACCA, or CISA).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• 7+ years of internal audit experience including managerial experience.
• CIA, CPA, ACCA, or CISA certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute risk-based internal audit plans.
• Lead audit assignments from planning through reporting and follow-up.
• Evaluate internal controls, governance, and risk management processes.
• Identify risks, control gaps, and improvement opportunities.
• Prepare audit reports and present findings to senior management.
• Follow up on corrective actions and ensure timely closure.
• Lead and develop the internal audit team.
• Coordinate with external auditors and support special audits when required.

Skills

Internal audit leadership

Risk-based audit planning

Governance & risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

CIA, CPA, ACCA, or CISA certification (preferred)

Job description

Lead internal audit activities to assess governance, risk management, internal controls, and compliance, while providing recommendations to improve business performance and mitigate risks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute risk-based internal audit plans.
• Lead audit assignments from planning through reporting and follow-up.
• Evaluate internal controls, governance, and risk management processes.
• Identify risks, control gaps, and improvement opportunities.
• Prepare audit reports and present findings to senior management.
• Follow up on corrective actions and ensure timely closure.
• Lead and develop the internal audit team.
• Coordinate with external auditors and support special audits when required.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• 7+ years of internal audit experience, including managerial experience.
• CIA, CPA, ACCA, or CISA certification is preferred.