Senior Internal Audit Lead: Risk, Governance & Impact

Red Sea Global; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Sea Global is seeking an experienced Head of Internal Audit to oversee delivery across the IA Assurance Department in Saudi Arabia. You will manage audit portfolios, direct engagement teams, and ensure compliance with GIAS and internal standards.

You will lead planning, execution, and reporting on engagements, review work papers, and interact with senior management to drive governance, risk management, and controls across the group.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Admin, IS, or Engineering.
• +10 years of internal audit/assurance experience.
• CIA preferred; CPA/ACCA/CISA/CRMA/CMA/PMP advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and reporting of internal audit engagements.
• Develop and approve Planning Memorandums, risk assessments, and engagement timelines.
• Direct audit teams and ensure timely, high-quality delivery.
• Present audit results to management and stakeholders.

Skills

Governance

Risk management

Internal controls

Auditing standards

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (Accounting/Finance/BA/IS/Engineering)

Job description

Red Sea Global is seeking an experienced Head of Internal Audit to oversee delivery across the IA Assurance Department in Saudi Arabia. You will manage audit portfolios, direct engagement teams, and ensure compliance with GIAS and internal standards.

You will lead planning, execution, and reporting on engagements, review work papers, and interact with senior management to drive governance, risk management, and controls across the group.