Senior Internal Auditor: Risk & Controls (Industrial)

SAUDI GOLD Refinery Co.; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Saudi Gold Refinery seeks an Internal Auditor in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to provide independent assurance on internal controls, risk management, and governance processes. The role focuses on safeguarding assets and evaluating financial and operational processes to support Vision 2030 alignment.

The Internal Auditor reports to the CEO and will lead audits of operations, inventory controls, regulatory compliance, and financial processes, delivering actionable insights to senior management and

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.

Responsibilities

• Operational Audit Execution: conduct audits and vault operations to verify SOP compliance and safety regulations.
• Inventory Control Verification: perform surprise counts and reconciliations of precious metal inventory.
• Regulatory Compliance Review: assess adherence to Saudi labor laws, tax regulations, and environmental permits; review data from government platforms.
• Financial Process Assessment: review procurement, accounts payable, and treasury cycles for proper authorization and segregation of duties.
• Audit Reporting and Follow-up: prepare audit reports and track management actions for timely remediation; update risk register.
• External Audit Coordination: facilitate external audits by regulators and certification bodies by providing documentation and explanations.
• Control Advisory Services: advise management on control design for new projects or processes to prevent issues.

Skills

Internal audit

Data analytics

ERP systems

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Engineering

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

ERP systems

Job description

Saudi Gold Refinery seeks an Internal Auditor in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to provide independent assurance on internal controls, risk management, and governance processes. The role focuses on safeguarding assets and evaluating financial and operational processes to support Vision 2030 alignment.

The Internal Auditor reports to the CEO and will lead audits of operations, inventory controls, regulatory compliance, and financial processes, delivering actionable insights to senior management and