Senior Internal Auditor

Confidential Government; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Government in Riyadh is seeking an experienced Internal Audit professional to develop and execute risk-based audit programs across the organization, including governance, procurement, contracts, and project controls. You will conduct walkthroughs, interviews, document reviews, data analysis, and testing to evaluate controls and compliance.

You will identify weaknesses, follow up on management actions, and contribute to continuous improvement of audit methodologies while coordinating

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Internal Audit, Business Administration, or related field.
• CIA, CPA, ACCA, CISA or equivalent certification preferred.
• PMP or other project management certification is an advantage.
• 4–8 years of relevant experience in Internal Audit, External Audit, Risk, Compliance, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute audit programs based on identified risks and the approved annual audit plan.
• Conduct walkthroughs, interviews, document reviews, data analysis, and control testing.
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls.
• Identify control weaknesses, process gaps, inefficiencies, and potential risks.
• Prepare clear and well-supported audit findings and recommendations.
• Follow up on agreed management action plans and verify corrective actions.
• Review compliance with policies, procedures, delegated authorities, contracts, and regulations.
• Assess governance and risk management effectiveness.
• Audit financial, operational, procurement, contracts, and support functions.
• Review segregation of duties, authorization controls, reconciliations, and access controls.
• Support fraud risk assessments and investigations when required.
• Maintain complete audit working papers and documentation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of Internal Audit methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Audit project governance and PMO frameworks for compliance with policies.

Skills

Audit planning

Risk assessment

Data analysis

Control testing

Walkthroughs

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Internal Audit, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

• Develop and execute audit programs based on identified risks and the approved annual audit plan.
• Conduct walkthroughs, interviews, document reviews, data analysis, and control testing.
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls.
• Identify control weaknesses, process gaps, inefficiencies, and potential risks.
• Prepare clear and well-supported audit findings and recommendations.
• Follow up on agreed management action plans and verify corrective actions.
• Review compliance with company policies, procedures, delegated authorities, contracts, and applicable regulations.
• Assess the effectiveness of governance and risk management processes.
• Conduct audits of financial, operational, procurement, contracts, and support functions.
• Review segregation of duties, authorization controls, reconciliations, and access controls.
• Support fraud risk assessments and investigations when required.
• Maintain complete and accurate audit working papers and supporting documentation.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of Internal Audit methodologies, tools, and processes.

Project & PMO Auditing

• Audit project governance and project management frameworks to ensure compliance with approved policies and procedures.
• Review project controls covering scope, cost, schedule, risk, quality, and change management.
• Review project budgets, forecasts, commitments, actual costs, and project cost variances.
• Assess the accuracy and reliability of project progress reports and management information.
• Review procurement and tendering processes related to projects.
• Audit contractor and consultant management processes.
• Review contract administration, variations, claims, extensions of time, and payment processes.
• Assess project change control and approval processes.
• Review project risk registers and the effectiveness of risk mitigation plans.
• Identify risks related to project delays, cost overruns, contractual exposure, and ineffective project controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Internal Audit, Business Administration, or a related field.
• CIA, CPA, ACCA, CISA, or equivalent professional certification is preferred.
• PMP or other project management certification is an advantage.

Experience

• 4-8 years of relevant experience in Internal Audit, External Audit, Risk, Compliance, or a related field.
• Experience in project-based organizations, PMOs, construction, infrastructure, engineering, real estate, or government-related entities is preferred.
• Experience in project controls, procurement, contracts, financial auditing, and operational auditing.
• Experience in conducting end-to-end risk-based audit engagements.