Strategic Risk-Based Audit Specialist

leading-edge; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

leading-edge is seeking a Risk-Based Audit Specialist to identify, assess, and mitigate risks across the organization. The role requires strong knowledge of risk management principles, auditing standards, and internal controls, with excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills.

The successful candidate will contribute to risk-based audit planning, execution, reporting, and follow-up, collaborating with management and external auditors to ensure comprehensive risk coverage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in internal auditing or risk management.
• Knowledge of risk management principles, auditing standards and internal controls.
• Professional certifications like CPA, CIA, CISA, or CRMA are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess, and prioritize risks across the organization.
• Develop and execute risk-based audit plans ensuring coverage of high-risk areas.
• Conduct risk-based audits including testing internal controls and evaluating mitigation strategies.
• Prepare clear audit reports with actionable recommendations for risk mitigation and improvements.
• Verify implementation of recommendations and assess effectiveness of controls.
• Maintain and update the risk management framework and methodologies.
• Collaborate with management, internal and external auditors to ensure coverage and alignment.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in risk management.

Skills

Risk assessment

Audit planning

Internal controls

Analytical skills

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Admin

Job description

leading-edge is seeking a Risk-Based Audit Specialist to identify, assess, and mitigate risks across the organization. The role requires strong knowledge of risk management principles, auditing standards, and internal controls, with excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills.

The successful candidate will contribute to risk-based audit planning, execution, reporting, and follow-up, collaborating with management and external auditors to ensure comprehensive risk coverage.