Senior Internal Auditor

Role overview

The Senior Internal Auditor is responsible for helping execute the yearly internal audit program and making sure audit work is delivered to a high standard. The role involves carrying out individual audits, supporting the Manager, Internal Audit in guiding audit teams, and helping strengthen the overall internal audit function. The position calls for strong auditing expertise, a commitment to professional practice, and a proactive mindset toward spotting and reducing business risks.

Key duties

• Contribute to building a flexible, risk-focused internal audit plan by taking part in risk assessments for selected assets and/or business sectors.
• Work as part of an audit team on assigned engagements, completing fieldwork independently for allocated areas with strong quality and timeliness, and seeking guidance from the team lead on more complex matters.
• Support engagement planning and reporting activities so that lead auditors can meet their responsibilities effectively.
• Keep the team lead regularly informed about progress on assigned areas, highlight important issues early, coordinate file reviews proactively, and help resolve any matters that could affect the engagement.
• Collaborate closely with the Quality Team during engagements and request quality advice when needed.
• Ensure feedback from the quality assurance process is properly actioned.
• Guide, coach, and supervise team members and trainees as needed during audits.
• Take responsibility for personal performance and development, and complete performance management and development tasks in a thorough and timely manner.
• Build effective working relationships across the company and its subsidiaries to support knowledge sharing and improve the audit function’s capability and practices.
• Challeng e peers constructively to help the internal audit function operate at its best.
• Encourage and acknowledge collaborative behavior within the internal audit function.
• Carry out all duties in accordance with the function’s policies and procedures, including the Internal Audit Manual and Delegation of Authority.

Experience and qualifications

Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in internal audit or a closely related area.

A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline is required.

Applicants should have completed, or be actively working toward, a recognized professional certification such as CIA.

Skills and technical strengths

The ideal candidate will understand risk assessment methods and be able to identify and evaluate controls effectively. They should be comfortable working both collaboratively and on their own, communicate clearly and precisely with business process owners, and use Excel, Word, and audit software with confidence. Ongoing progress toward a suitable professional designation is expected.

Additional information

This is a full-time, onsite position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.