Senior Internal Auditor - Controls, Risk & Compliance

SAUDI ARABIAN RESOURCES COMPANY; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Saudi Gold Refinery SGR is seeking an Internal Auditor in Riyadh to provide independent assurance on internal controls, risk management and governance processes. The role focuses on safeguarding assets and supporting Vision 2030 alignment, reporting to the CEO.

The successful candidate will conduct operational audits, inventory verifications, and regulatory reviews, delivering actionable insights to senior management and helping strengthen the company's financial health and integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of six years of internal audit experience in industrial, mining, or manufacturing sectors.
• Professional certification such as CIA, CPA, ACCA, or CISA is mandatory.
• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks like COSO and ISO standards.
• Experience with physical inventory audits and high-value commodity controls.
• Knowledge of Saudi regulatory requirements including labor, tax, and industrial laws.
• Proficiency in data analytics and ERP systems for audit testing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with Arabic preferred.
• Nice-to-have: Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) credential or forensic audit experience.
• Advanced skills in data visualization tools like Power BI or Tableau.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular audits and vault operations to verify SOPs and safety regulations.
• Perform surprise counts and reconciliations of precious metal inventory.
• Assess compliance with Saudi labor laws, tax regulations, and environmental permits using Qiwa, Mudad, and other government platforms.
• Lead investigations into suspected fraud or policy violations with reports for the CEO.
• Review procurement, accounts payable, and treasury cycles for proper authorization.
• Prepare audit reports and track management action closure.
• Maintain the corporate risk register based on findings.
• Coordinate external audits by regulators and certification bodies.
• Advise management on control design for new projects or changes.

Skills

Data analytics

ERP systems

Communication in English

Education

CIA, CPA, ACCA, or CISA certification

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Saudi Gold Refinery SGR is seeking an Internal Auditor in Riyadh to provide independent assurance on internal controls, risk management and governance processes. The role focuses on safeguarding assets and supporting Vision 2030 alignment, reporting to the CEO.

The successful candidate will conduct operational audits, inventory verifications, and regulatory reviews, delivering actionable insights to senior management and helping strengthen the company's financial health and integrity.