Senior IT Audit Lead: Controls & Risk

KPMG International; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,880 - 267,840; Full time

Job summary

KPMG International in Saudi Arabia seeks an IT Audit professional to provide engagement services focused on preparation, delivery, reporting and evaluation of audit results to meet stakeholders and regulatory needs.

The role covers IT risk assessment, testing IT controls in ERP environments such as SAP/Oracle, and communicating findings to improve controls and compliance. Candidates should have 4–6 years of IT auditing, a relevant postgraduate degree, and IFRS awareness.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years IT auditing experience, preferably with a Big 4 firm.
• Post graduate degree in Accounting/Finance/MIS or related field.
• Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP) and databases (MySQL/Oracle).

Responsibilities

• Conduct IT risk assessments as part of external audits.
• Test application automated controls and General IT Controls.
• Audit technologies and IT functions; assess control design and effectiveness.
• Identify key risks and assess likelihood and impact.
• Prioritize audit tests and coordinate with auditees to obtain information.
• Evaluate controls against fraud risk and management override.
• Prepare and present findings; stay updated on regulations and tech.

Skills

Teamwork & interpersonal skills

Creative problem solving

Verbal & written communication

Deadline-driven work

Detail-oriented

MS Office proficiency

Technology project risk awareness

Education

Postgraduate degree in relevant field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

MySQL

Operating systems

Job description

KPMG International in Saudi Arabia seeks an IT Audit professional to provide engagement services focused on preparation, delivery, reporting and evaluation of audit results to meet stakeholders and regulatory needs.

The role covers IT risk assessment, testing IT controls in ERP environments such as SAP/Oracle, and communicating findings to improve controls and compliance. Candidates should have 4–6 years of IT auditing, a relevant postgraduate degree, and IFRS awareness.