Quality Controller Inspector

Socpa; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audit oversight organization in the Riyadh Region is seeking an experienced professional to oversee and assess compliance of licensed audit firms with professional auditing standards. The role involves conducting inspections, reviewing practices, documenting findings, and supporting compliance efforts. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, at least 3 years of external auditing experience, and be proficient in both Arabic and English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as an External Auditor in an audit firm.
• Strong knowledge of professional auditing and accounting standards.
• Proficiency in Arabic and English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement periodic inspection plans for licensed audit firms.
• Conduct scheduled and unannounced field inspections of audit firms.
• Review audit firms’ practices and methodologies.
• Document inspection observations and professional findings clearly.
• Prepare inspection reports in accordance with approved templates.

Skills

Professional auditing standards

Accounting standards

Compliance assessment

Risk assessment

Bilingual (Arabic and English)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field

Job description

Oversee and assess the compliance of licensed audit firms with professional auditing standards, accounting standards, and relevant regulations, in order to enhance audit quality, ensure professional compliance, and support the integrity of the audit profession.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

Supervision of Audit Firms:

• Develop and implement periodic inspection plans for licensed audit firms.
• Conduct scheduled and unannounced field inspections of audit firms.
• Review audit firms’ practices, methodologies, and compliance with applicable professional standards.
• Follow up on inspection findings and monitor corrective action plans.

Inspection & Compliance Assessment:

• Review selected audit engagements and examine audit working papers to assess compliance with professional standards.
• Identify instances of non-compliance and professional violations.
• Ensure alignment with approved inspection policies, procedures, and methodologies.

Professional Findings & Reporting:

• Document inspection observations and professional findings in a clear and structured manner.
• Prepare and finalize inspection reports in accordance with approved templates and guidelines.
• Review additional information and responses submitted by audit firms following inspection findings.
• Contribute to preliminary and ongoing risk assessments related to audit firms and engagements.
• Identify high-risk practices or areas requiring enhanced inspection focus.
• Support the development of risk-based inspection approaches.

Supervisory Framework Development:

• Contribute to the development and update of inspection manuals, procedures, and quality review frameworks.
• Ensure consistency with national regulations and internationally recognized professional standards.
• Support the continuous improvement of inspection methodologies.

Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Coordinate with internal departments and relevant committees on inspection-related matters.
• Act as a point of contact with audit firms during inspection activities.
• Provide inspection-related information and reports to relevant stakeholders when required.

Professional Development & Awareness:

• Participate in professional development initiatives related to audit quality and inspection practices.
• Contribute to awareness efforts regarding professional standards and compliance requirements.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as an External Auditor in an audit firm.
• Strong knowledge of professional auditing and accounting standards.
• Proficiency in Arabic and English (written and spoken).