Internal Auditor

SAUDI GOLD Refinery Co.; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Saudi Gold Refinery seeks an Internal Auditor in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to provide independent assurance on internal controls, risk management, and governance processes. The role focuses on safeguarding assets and evaluating financial and operational processes to support Vision 2030 alignment.

The Internal Auditor reports to the CEO and will lead audits of operations, inventory controls, regulatory compliance, and financial processes, delivering actionable insights to senior management and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of six years of internal audit experience in industrial, mining, or manufacturing sectors.
• Professional certification such as CIA, CPA, ACCA, or CISA is mandatory.
• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks like COSO and ISO standards.
• Experience with physical inventory audits and high-value commodity controls.
• Knowledge of Saudi regulatory requirements including labor, tax, and industrial laws.
• Proficiency in data analytics and ERP systems for audit testing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with Arabic preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operational Audit Execution: conduct audits and vault operations to verify SOP compliance and safety regulations.
• Inventory Control Verification: perform surprise counts and reconciliations of precious metal inventory.
• Regulatory Compliance Review: assess adherence to Saudi labor laws, tax regulations, and environmental permits; review data from government platforms.
• Financial Process Assessment: review procurement, accounts payable, and treasury cycles for proper authorization and segregation of duties.
• Audit Reporting and Follow-up: prepare audit reports and track management actions for timely remediation; update risk register.
• External Audit Coordination: facilitate external audits by regulators and certification bodies by providing documentation and explanations.
• Control Advisory Services: advise management on control design for new projects or processes to prevent issues.

Skills

Internal audit

Data analytics

ERP systems

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Engineering

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

ERP systems

Job description

Saudi Gold Refinery (SGR) is a Saudi mining and precious-metals company specialized in the refining of gold and precious metals, bullion production, and value-added precious-metal services. Operating within the Kingdom’s mining value chain, SGR is aligned to the Vision 2030 mining pillar and to the regulatory framework set by the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources (MIM) and applicable Saudi and international standards. We produce responsibly sourced, traceable, and certified bullion, operate to LBMA Good Delivery and ISO-aligned quality standards, and invest in the people, processes, and controls behind every bar we produce.

Role Overview

Saudi Gold Refinery (SGR) is seeking an Internal Auditor in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to provide independent assurance on internal controls, risk management, and governance processes. The role focuses on safeguarding assets. The auditor will evaluate financial and operational processes to support the company’s strategic objectives and Vision 2030 alignment.

The Internal Auditor will report directly to the CEO and will play a key role in protecting the company’s reputation and financial health. This position requires a professional who can navigate complex industrial environments and deliver actionable insights to senior management.

Key Responsibilities

The Internal Auditor will execute the following responsibilities to ensure robust governance and control:

Operational Audit Execution

The role conducts regular audits and vault operations to verify compliance with standard operating procedures and safety regulations.

Inventory Control Verification

This position performs surprise counts and reconciliations of precious metal inventory to ensure accuracy between physical stock and system records.

Regulatory Compliance Review

The auditor assesses adherence to Saudi labor laws, tax regulations, and environmental permits by reviewing data from Qiwa, Mudad, and other government platforms.

This position leads investigations into suspected fraud or policy violations and prepares detailed reports with evidence-based findings for the CEO.

Financial Process Assessment

The auditor reviews procurement, accounts payable, and treasury cycles to ensure proper authorization and segregation of duties.

Audit Reporting and Follow-up

The role prepares clear audit reports and tracks management actions to ensure timely resolution of identified control deficiencies.

This position updates the corporate risk register based on audit findings and emerging threats to operational continuity.

External Audit Coordination

The auditor facilitates external audits by regulators and certification bodies by providing requested documentation and explanations.

Control Advisory Services

The role provides advice to management on control design for new projects, systems, or process changes to prevent future issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of six years of internal audit experience in industrial, mining, or manufacturing sectors.
• Professional certification such as CIA, CPA, ACCA, or CISA is mandatory.
• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks like COSO and ISO standards.
• Experience with physical inventory audits and high-value commodity controls.
• Knowledge of Saudi regulatory requirements including labor, tax, and industrial laws.
• Proficiency in data analytics and ERP systems for audit testing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with Arabic preferred.

Preferred / Nice-to-have

• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) credential or forensic audit experience.
• Advanced skills in data visualization tools like Power BI or Tableau.

Success Metrics

• 100% completion of the annual audit plan within the scheduled timeframe.
• 90% closure rate of audit findings within the agreed remediation period.
• Identification and recovery of at least one significant financial leakage or inventory discrepancy.
• Implementation of a continuous monitoring dashboard for key operational risks.
• Positive feedback from management on the clarity and usefulness of audit recommendations.
• Timely submission of quarterly audit reports to the CEO.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Saudi Gold Refinery welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Hiring decisions are made based on role requirements, skills, experience, and alignment with Saudization and Vision 2030 priorities.