Senior Internal Audit & Risk Lead

Misk Foundation; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Misk Foundation is seeking an experienced Internal Audit professional to provide independent assurance over financial controls, risk management, and governance across the Foundation and subsidiaries. The role ensures compliance with laws and policies, safeguards assets, and supports responsible financial management.

Responsibilities include auditing financial operations, identifying risks, monitoring recommendations, and ensuring quality and regulatory adherence across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field.
• Professional certifications preferred (CIA, CPA, ACCA, CISA, SOCPA).
• 3–6 years of experience in internal audit, risk, or external audit, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal audits of financial operations and controls to ensure accuracy, compliance, and integrity of financial reporting.
• Identify financial risks and control weaknesses; provide actionable recommendations.
• Monitor implementation of audit recommendations and promote best practices across the organization.
• Ensure subsidiaries' financial processes meet quality standards and internal policies.
• Monitor and review financial statements for accuracy and completeness.
• Facilitate communication with subsidiaries and teams; suggest process improvements.
• Monitor adherence to policies and regulatory requirements across the group.
• Identify and resolve compliance issues promptly to maintain integrity.
• Provide guidance to management to strengthen compliance and mitigate risks.
• Prepare internal audit reports highlighting findings and recommendations.
• Respond to ad hoc reporting requests from Audit Committee or senior management.
• Ensure documentation is up-to-date and supports decision-making.
• Identify financial and operational risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Implement and monitor risk measures to safeguard assets and continuity.
• Review and update core processes to close gaps and prevent overlaps.
• Suggest innovative measures to improve core processes and practices.

Skills

Internal audit

Risk assessment

Financial reporting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

Job description

Misk Foundation is seeking an experienced Internal Audit professional to provide independent assurance over financial controls, risk management, and governance across the Foundation and subsidiaries. The role ensures compliance with laws and policies, safeguards assets, and supports responsible financial management.

Responsibilities include auditing financial operations, identifying risks, monitoring recommendations, and ensuring quality and regulatory adherence across the organization.