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Alfanar; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

alfanar is seeking an experienced Senior Internal Auditor to evaluate internal controls and risk management across General Services functions, including HR, facilities, administration, and corporate services.

The role applies risk-based auditing to assess control effectiveness, identify risks, and support management in strengthening governance and compliance. It requires leadership of audit assignments and supervision of audit activities in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of relevant professional experience in internal audit, risk management, or compliance.
• Experience auditing corporate services, HR, facilities, or administration is an advantage.
• Experience leading or supervising internal audit assignments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal audits using a structured, risk-based methodology.
• Lead audit assignments and supervise audit team members as required.
• Develop risk-based audit plans for General Services activities.
• Prepare draft and final internal audit reports and monitor corrective actions.
• Communicate audit objectives, scope, timelines, and recommendations to process owners.

Skills

Leadership

Risk assessment

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance

Job description

Job Overview

alfanar is seeking an experienced Senior Internal Auditor to evaluate internal controls, business processes, risk management practices, and compliance across General Services functions, including Human Resources, Facilities & Properties, Administration, and Corporate Services.

The role will apply a risk-based internal audit approach to assess the effectiveness of controls, identify operational and financial risks, recommend improvements, and support management in strengthening governance and compliance. The position will also lead audit assignments, supervise audit activities, prepare reports, and monitor corrective action plans.

Key Responsibilities

Audit Policies and Procedures

• Develop, review, and maintain internal audit policies and procedures in accordance with recognized local and international best practices.
• Evaluate General Services policies, procedures, and internal controls to identify gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Recommend enhancements to strengthen governance, control effectiveness, and operational efficiency.

Risk Management

• Support the development and improvement of the internal control framework for General Services functions.
• Identify and assess significant operational, compliance, financial, and process-related risks.
• Provide risk management guidance and advice to department and functional managers.
• Assist management in developing appropriate risk mitigation and corrective action plans.
• Maintain and update risk registers in coordination with General Services departments.
• Monitor changes in risk exposure and evaluate the effectiveness of mitigation measures.

Internal Audit Planning

• Develop risk-based audit plans for General Services activities.
• Identify key risk areas and determine appropriate audit procedures and testing approaches.
• Analyze business activities and processes to prioritize audit assignments.
• Develop Business Intelligence reports and data-driven analysis to support continuous auditing.
• Communicate audit objectives, scope, timelines, and requirements to process owners.
• Develop detailed audit engagement plans and assess the design and effectiveness of internal controls.

Audit Execution

• Conduct internal audits using a structured and risk-based methodology.
• Evaluate business processes, departmental performance, and internal control effectiveness.
• Review key performance indicators (KPIs) and identify opportunities for operational improvement.
• Develop and maintain audit programs that provide appropriate coverage of identified risks.
• Perform control testing and document audit evidence and findings.
• Lead audit assignments and supervise audit team members when required.
• Coordinate with process owners throughout the audit process.
• Review audit working papers, supporting documentation, findings, and conclusions for completeness and quality.

Audit Reporting and Follow-Up

• Prepare draft internal audit reports based on audit findings and supporting evidence.
• Discuss audit observations and recommendations with relevant department managers.
• Agree on corrective action plans and establish appropriate implementation timelines.
• Monitor and follow up on outstanding audit recommendations.
• Finalize audit reports and ensure findings are accurate, complete, and clearly documented.
• Provide timely audit updates and reports to the Audit Manager and relevant Audit Committees.

Ad Hoc Reviews and Investigations

• Conduct special audits, investigations, and reviews based on emerging risks or management requirements.
• Evaluate proposed General Services systems and processes before implementation.
• Perform pre-implementation control reviews and provide recommendations to improve control effectiveness.
• Investigate reported control weaknesses and recommend appropriate corrective actions.

Periodic Analysis and Reporting

• Conduct periodic reviews of General Services activities and financial or operational performance.
• Analyze significant variances and perform ratio and trend analysis.
• Identify unusual transactions, control weaknesses, and emerging risks.
• Prepare periodic internal audit reports and management updates.

Leadership and Team Responsibilities

• Provide guidance, coaching, and technical support to junior audit team members.
• Allocate audit assignments and monitor the completion of delegated activities.
• Support team development through knowledge sharing and training.
• Promote effective teamwork and maintain a fair distribution of responsibilities.
• Review team deliverables to ensure they meet required quality and professional standards.

General Responsibilities

• Complete planned audit activities according to approved schedules and departmental objectives.
• Use resources efficiently while maintaining required quality, accuracy, and timelines.
• Prepare periodic reports covering audit progress, findings, deviations, and completed activities.
• Resolve audit-related issues and escape complex matters to the appropriate management level.
• Support the development of effective quality-control processes.
• Review policies, procedures, and business processes to identify opportunities for automation and process improvement.
• Comply with applicable company policies, procedures, work instructions, and internal audit standards.
• Maintain professional standards, confidentiality, independence, and objectivity throughout audit assignments.

Academic Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

Experience Required

• 5–10 years of relevant professional experience in internal audit, external audit, risk management, compliance, or a related field.
• Experience auditing corporate services, HR, facilities, administration, or similar support functions is an advantage.
• Experience leading or supervising internal audit assignments is preferred.

Technical and Functional Skills

• Internal audit best practices
• Risk-based audit planning
• Internal audit procedures and standards
• Audit reporting
• Internal control assessment
• Compliance audits
• Post-audit reviews
• Risk assessment and management
• Control testing and evaluation
• Security and operational audits
• Business process improvement
• Data analysis and continuous auditing
• Audit documentation and working papers
• Stakeholder and process-owner management

Job Location

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Head Office

Career Opportunity

This role provides an opportunity for an experienced audit professional to contribute to internal controls, risk management, compliance, governance, and business process improvement across alfanar’s General Services functions.