Sr. Internal Auditor I Head Office Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

alfanar; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

alfanar is seeking a seasoned Internal Audit professional to assess and strengthen controls across HR, Facilities & Properties, Admin, and Corporate functions. You will execute risk-based audits, guide processes owners, and drive improvements aligned with policies and standards.

The role emphasizes timely reporting and stakeholder collaboration. Responsibilities include planning, executing, and supervising audits, producing BI reports, and supporting risk mitigation across General Services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting and Finance.
• 5 to 10 years of work experience in internal auditing.
• Experience applying audit standards and risk-based methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Plan General Services audit assignments by identifying risk areas and suitable procedures.
• Lead and supervise audit teams and interact with process owners.
• Prepare business intelligence reports for continuous auditing.
• Review audit findings and communicate action plans with managers.
• Ensure timely and accurate audit reporting to Audit Manager and committees.

Skills

Audit Best Practices

Audit Planning

Audit Reporting

Auditing Procedures/Standards

Compliance Audits

Internal Audit Controls

Post Audit Reviews

Security Audits

Education

Bachelor Degree in Accounting and Finance

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Job Purpose

Assess and perform audits for the overall General Services (HR / Facilities & Properties / Admin / Corporate) internal controls and systems and the degree of risk facing alfanar efficiently in timely manner and compare to quality standards, and as per the defined policies and procedures to achieve departmental operational plans and developments within wider scope.

Key Accountability Areas

Policy and Procedures:

• Develop, implement, and maintain audit policies and procedures in line with local and international best practices.
• Review and evaluate existing and new General Services policies and procedures and suggest improvements.

Risk Management:

• Enhance the internal control framework, policies, and procedures for General Services.
• Advise management on identifying and managing major risks in General Services.
• Provide risk coaching and advice to department and function managers.
• Assist in assessing and monitoring risks and developing mitigation plans.
• Maintain risk registers in collaboration with General Services functions.

Audit
Planning:

• Plan General Services audit assignments by identifying risk areas and suitable audit procedures.
• Analyze General Services activities to prioritize audits.
• Prepare Business Intelligence reports for continuous auditing.
• Communicate audit engagements to process owners and develop engagement plans.
• Understand internal controls and test their effectiveness.

Assignments:

• Perform internal audit assignments using a risk-based approach.
• Analyze department performance, identify areas for improvement, and assess key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Review and maintain audit programs to ensure comprehensive coverage of identified risks.
• Ensure efficient and consistent execution of internal audit activities.
• Lead and supervise audit teams and interact with process owners.
• Conduct an overall review of audit files, including planning and working papers.

Reporting:

• Create draft audit reports and discuss them with department managers.
• Agree on action plans and track progress.
• Finalize audit reports and provide complete, accurate, and timely information to Audit Manager and Audit Committees.

Ad-Hoc:

• Conduct ad hoc investigations or reviews based on identified or reported risks.
• Review proposed General Services systems and conduct pre-implementation tests, offering feedback.

Periodic Analysis:

• Conduct periodic reviews, analyze material variances, and design ratio analyses.
• Provide periodic audit reports for General Services.

Role Accountability

HR Proficiency:

• Training of sub-ordinates and forming a team to get the work effectively.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and direction to subordinates in all aspects of their work.
• Delegate sub-ordinates in each respective assignment.
• Ensures fair distribution of tasks to maintain morale, motivation of subordinates.

Delivery:

• Perform the planned activities to meet the operational and development targets as per delivery schedules.
• Utilize resources effectively to achieve objectives within efficient cost and time.
• Provide a periodic report formatted by detailing the deviation and execution of planned tasks.

Problem-Solving:

• Resolve any related problems arise and escalat[e] any complex operational issues.

Quality:

• Ensure quality requirements to develop effective quality control and processes including specifications for products or processes or related activities.

Business Process Improvements:

• Coordinate well-defined written systems, policies, procedures, and seeking automations opportunities as much as possible.

Compliance:

• Comply to related policy and procedures and work instructions.

Academic Qualification

Bachelor Degree in Accounting and Finance

Work Experience

5 to 10 Years

Technical / Functional Competencies

Audit Best Practices Audit Planning Audit Reporting Auditing Procedures/Standards Compliance Audits Internal Audit Controls Post Audit Reviews Security Audits