Internal Audit Manager

Al-Muhaidib Group; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Muhaidib Group is seeking an experienced Manager, Internal Audit to join its Audit Department at the Head Office in Saudi Arabia. Reporting to the Head of Internal Audit, the successful candidate will lead risk-based audit engagements across the holding company and its operating companies, strengthening governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks.

You will provide independent assurance and advisory support to the Audit Committee and senior management, develop ERM and ICFR

Qualifications

• CIA qualification is required.
• 8–10 years of internal audit, risk and governance experience, with hands-on delivery in the GCC.
• Strong knowledge of IIA standards, risk-based auditing, internal controls, corporate governance, and IFRS.
• Fluency in Arabic and English, including board-level reporting in both languages.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of annual and long-term risk-based internal audit plans across the Group.
• Lead audit engagements from planning through fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up.
• Evaluate governance, risk management, and internal control processes and provide opinions to senior management and the Audit Committee.

Skills

CIA

Internal audit

Risk management

Governance

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Commerce, or Accounting

Job description

Al Muhaidib Group is seeking an experienced Manager, Internal Audit to join its Audit Department at the Head Office. Reporting to the Head, Internal Audit, the successful candidate will lead risk-based audit engagements across the holding company and its operating companies, strengthen governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks, and provide independent assurance and advisory support to the Audit Committee and senior management.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of annual and long-term risk-based internal audit plans across the Group.
• Lead audit engagements from planning through fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up, ensuring quality and timely delivery.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal control processes and provide clear opinions to senior management and the Audit Committee.
• Design and implement enterprise risk management frameworks (COSO ERM / ISO 31000), including risk registers, risk appetite statements, and risk and control matrices.
• Develop corporate governance frameworks for the holding company and its subsidiaries, including board and committee charters and delegation of authority (DOA) matrices.
• Establish and enhance IIA-aligned internal audit methodologies, manuals, and operating models.
• Develop, implement, and test policies, procedures, and internal control frameworks, including ICFR.
• Conduct special reviews, investigations, and advisory assignments as required.
• Prepare and present board-level reports and recommendations in both Arabic and English.
• Build effective relationships with business stakeholders, external auditors, and regulators.
• Supervise, coach, and develop the Internal Audit team.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Commerce, or Accounting.
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) qualification is required.
• 8–10 years of internal audit, risk, and governance experience, with demonstrated hands‑on delivery in the GCC.
• Consulting or advisory background at Manager level with a Big 4 or leading professional services firm, and/or experience within a large multi‑vertical holding group.
• Strong knowledge of IIA standards, risk‑based auditing, internal controls, corporate governance, and IFRS.
• Full professional fluency in written and spoken Arabic and English, including board‑level reporting in both languages.
• Demonstrated independence, sound judgment, and effective stakeholder management at senior levels.