Senior Internal Auditor

Confidential; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an experienced Internal Auditor with 7+ years of experience to execute financial and operational audits. The role emphasizes identifying risks, evaluating controls, and delivering practical recommendations to strengthen governance and efficiency.

The successful candidate will conduct risk-based audits, analyze root causes, and prepare actionable reports while supporting annual planning and fraud-related investigations.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, communication, and report writing skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and audit/data analytics tools.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; professional certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk-based internal audits across multiple business units.
• Perform fieldwork to evaluate compliance, control effectiveness, and data accuracy.
• Identify control weaknesses and root causes; prepare audit reports with recommendations.
• Follow up on corrective action plans to ensure closure.
• Support annual audit planning through risk assessment and data analysis.
• Assist in fraud detection and investigation activities.
• Use data analytics to enhance testing and identify anomalies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to strengthen internal controls and compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Reporting skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Role Purpose:

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