Senior Internal Auditor

Confidential; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Riyadh is seeking an experienced Internal Audit professional to execute risk-based financial and operational audits across multiple business units, assessing controls, governance, and reporting. The role emphasizes identifying gaps, root causes, and practical recommendations to strengthen processes and performance.

You will prepare clear audit reports, follow up on corrective actions, support annual planning, and apply data analytics to enhance testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Professional certification (CIA, CPA, ACCA, CMA, or CISA) preferred or in progress.
• Minimum 7+ years of experience in internal audit, assurance, or risk management.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls, IIA standards, and IFRS.
• Strong analytical, communication, and report writing skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and audit/data analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk-based internal audits across multiple business units
• Perform financial and operational audit fieldwork to evaluate compliance, control effectiveness, and data accuracy
• Identify control weaknesses and operational gaps and analyze root causes
• Prepare clear audit reports with findings and actionable recommendations
• Follow up on corrective action plans to ensure timely and effective closure
• Support annual audit planning through risk assessment and data analysis
• Assist in fraud detection and investigation activities
• Use data analytics tools to enhance audit testing and identify anomalies
• Contribute to improving audit methodologies and processes
• Collaborate with stakeholders to strengthen internal controls and compliance

Skills

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

Report writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Professional certification (CIA, CPA, ACCA, CMA, or CISA) preferred or in progress

Tools

Audit/Data analytics tools

MS Office

Job description

Responsible for executing financial and operational audits across various business units to assess the effectiveness of processes, controls, and financial reporting. The role focuses on identifying risks and control gaps, analyzing root causes, and providing practical recommendations to enhance governance, efficiency, and overall performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct risk-based internal audits across multiple business units
• Perform financial and operational audit fieldwork to evaluate compliance, control effectiveness, and data accuracy
• Identify control weaknesses and operational gaps and analyze root causes
• Prepare clear audit reports with findings and actionable recommendations
• Follow up on corrective action plans to ensure timely and effective closure
• Support annual audit planning through risk assessment and data analysis
• Assist in fraud detection and investigation activities
• Use data analytics tools to enhance audit testing and identify anomalies
• Contribute to improving audit methodologies and processes
• Collaborate with stakeholders to strengthen internal controls and compliance

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Professional certification (CIA, CPA, ACCA, CMA, or CISA) preferred or in progress
• Minimum 7+ years of experience in internal audit, assurance, or risk management
• Strong knowledge of internal controls, IIA standards, and IFRS
• Strong analytical, communication, and report writing skills
• Proficiency in MS Office and audit/data analytics tools