Senior Internal Audit Specialist

Al Watania For Industries; Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Watania For Industries seeks a Senior Internal Audit Specialist to strengthen internal controls, risk management, governance and compliance. The role will plan and execute internal audit assignments, evaluate processes, identify risks and control gaps, and provide practical recommendations to enhance efficiency and mitigate risks.

The successful candidate will collaborate with management to ensure corrective actions are implemented and the control environment improves.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Internal Audit, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in Internal Audit.
• Experience within industrial or manufacturing companies is highly preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute risk-based internal audit plans aligned with business objectives.
• Conduct audits of financial, operational, and business processes and assess controls.
• Identify control weaknesses, risks, and compliance gaps with actionable recommendations.
• Prepare audit working papers, findings and professional reports for management.
• Follow up on management action plans and monitor corrective actions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Report writing

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Accounting/Finance/Internal Audit

Tools

Audit software

Job description

We are seeking a highly qualified Senior Internal Audit Specialist to support the organization in strengthening internal controls, risk management, governance, and compliance. The role will be responsible for planning and executing internal audit assignments, evaluating business and operational processes, identifying risks and control gaps, and providing practical recommendations to enhance efficiency and mitigate risks.

The successful candidate will work closely with management and process owners to ensure effective implementation of corrective actions and continuous improvement of the organization’s internal control environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute risk-based internal audit plans in line with business objectives.
• Conduct comprehensive audits of financial, operational, and business processes.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
• Identify control weaknesses, operational risks, compliance gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare detailed audit working papers, findings, and professional audit reports.
• Provide practical and value-added recommendations to address identified risks and control deficiencies.
• Follow up on management action plans and monitor the timely implementation of corrective actions.
• Assess compliance with internal policies, procedures, applicable laws, regulations, and governance requirements.
• Perform risk assessments and special audit assignments as required by management.
• Collaborate with process owners and management to improve operational efficiency and strengthen the control environment.
• Maintain complete and accurate audit documentation in accordance with internal audit standards and methodologies.
• Support continuous improvement of internal audit methodologies, policies, and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Internal Audit, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in Internal Audit.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls, risk management, corporate governance, and audit methodologies.
• Experience within industrial or manufacturing companies is highly preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and report-writing skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant audit systems/tools.