Internal Auditor - Capital Projects

alfanar; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

alfanar in Saudi Arabia seeks a qualified auditor to lead risk-based evaluations of construction projects, governance, and procurement processes. The role involves planning and executing audits, assessing controls, and reporting findings to support project delivery and regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will review contract management activities, identify weaknesses, and recommend actionable improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting internal audits of construction projects.
• Knowledge of governance, controls, and procurement processes.
• Familiarity with contract management and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform internal audits of construction projects per audit plan and standards.
• Evaluate project governance, financial controls, project execution, and operational effectiveness.
• Review contract management processes, including change orders, claims, and payment procedures.
• Audit tendering and procurement activities for transparency and compliance with policies.
• Prepare clear audit reports, communicate findings, and track management responses.

Skills

Auditing

Governance

Contract management

Procurement

Education

Bachelor Degree in Accounting and Finance

Job description

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To conduct independent, risk-based audits of construction projects, evaluating governance, internal controls, contract management, procurement, and compliance processes to provide assurance, identify risks, and recommend improvements that support effective project delivery and organizational objectives.

Key Accountability Areas

Construction Project Audits:

• Plan and perform internal audits of construction projects in accordance with the approved audit plan and professional auditing standards.
• Evaluate project governance, financial controls, project execution, and operational effectiveness.
• Assess compliance with organizational policies, procedures, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify control weaknesses and recommend practical corrective actions.

Contract Management Audits:

• Review contract management processes throughout the project lifecycle to ensure compliance with contractual terms and organizational policies.
• Evaluate contract administration practices, including change orders, claims, variations, and payment processes.
• Identify contractual risks and recommend appropriate control improvements.

Tendering and Procurement Audits:

• Audit tendering and procurement activities to ensure transparency, fairness, and compliance with procurement policies.
• Review tender evaluation processes and contract award procedures.
• Assess procurement documentation for completeness, accuracy, and regulatory compliance.
• Report observations and recommend improvements to procurement controls.
• Conduct risk assessments for construction projects to identify operational, financial, contractual, and compliance risks.
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of risk mitigation measures implemented by project management.
• Monitor emerging project risks and recommend improvements to strengthen the organization's risk management framework.

Audit Planning and Execution:

• Participate in the development of annual risk-based audit plans for construction and capital projects.
• Prepare audit programs, perform fieldwork, gather audit evidence, and document audit findings.
• Ensure audit assignments are completed in accordance with internal audit methodologies and professional standards.

Reporting:

• Prepare clear, accurate, and comprehensive audit reports summarizing findings, risk assessments, root causes, and recommendations.
• Communicate audit observations with project management and obtain management responses.
• Follow up on agreed corrective actions to verify timely implementation.

Role Accountability

• Ability to obtain updated soft and technical skills related to the job

Delivery:

• Perform the planned activities to meet the operational and development targets as per delivery schedules.
• Utilize resources effectively to achieve objectives within efficient cost and time.
• Provide a periodic report formatted by detailing the deviation and execution of planned tasks.

Problem-Solving:

• Solve any related problems arise and escalate any complex operational issues.

Quality:

• Ensure quality requirements to develop effective quality control and processes including specifications for products or processes or related activities.

Business Process Improvements:

• Coordinate well-defined written systems, policies, procedures, and seek automations opportunities as much as possible.

Compliance:

• Comply to related policy and procedures and work instructions.

Health, Safety, and Environment:

• Ensure compliance of relevant safety, quality, and environmental management procedures and controls within defined area of work activity to guarantee safety, legislative compliance, and delivery of high-quality products/services.

Academic Qualification

Bachelor Degree in Accounting and Finance or Any relevant field