Senior Internal Auditor - Riyadh: Risk & Compliance Lead

SAUDI GOLD Refinery Co.; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Saudi Gold Refinery (SGR) in Riyadh seeks an Internal Auditor to provide independent assurance on internal controls, risk management, and governance processes, with a focus on safeguarding assets and operational integrity.

The role reports to the CEO and requires someone who can navigate an industrial environment, deliver actionable insights, and support Vision 2030 alignment through robust auditing practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum six years of internal audit experience in industrial, mining, or manufacturing sectors.
• Professional certification such as CIA, CPA, ACCA, or CISA is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular audits of vault operations to verify SOP compliance and safety regulations.
• Conduct surprise counts and reconciliations of precious metal inventory to ensure accuracy.
• Review regulatory compliance with Saudi labor laws, tax regulations, and environmental permits using government platforms.
• Lead investigations into suspected fraud or policy violations and report findings to the CEO.
• Assess procurement, accounts payable, and treasury processes for proper authorization and segregation of duties.
• Prepare audit reports and track management actions to ensure timely remediation of deficiencies.
• Maintain the corporate risk register with audit findings and emerging threats.

Skills

Auditing

Data analytics

ERP systems

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Engineering

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Saudi Gold Refinery (SGR) in Riyadh seeks an Internal Auditor to provide independent assurance on internal controls, risk management, and governance processes, with a focus on safeguarding assets and operational integrity.

The role reports to the CEO and requires someone who can navigate an industrial environment, deliver actionable insights, and support Vision 2030 alignment through robust auditing practices.