Internal Auditor (CIA)

Role Overview

A manufacturing group based in Jeddah is looking for a seasoned Internal Auditor holding CIA certification to head its internal audit function. The position is focused on improving governance, risk oversight, compliance, and internal controls across several business units and operating locations.

The ideal professional will bring deep experience in manufacturing settings, along with a strong background in operational reviews, financial control testing, and enterprise risk management.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and roll out the group’s internal audit approach, yearly audit schedule, and risk-based audit model.
• Oversee financial, operational, compliance, and process audits across factories and group entities.
• Assess how well internal controls, governance practices, and risk management systems are working.
• Examine manufacturing activities, including procurement, stock control, production workflows, warehousing, and supply chain controls.
• Spot inefficiencies, control weaknesses, fraud exposure, and opportunities to reduce costs and improve processes.
• Draft clear audit reports, observations, and recommendations for senior leadership and the Audit Committee.
• Track the progress and completion of corrective action plans.
• Verify adherence to company policies, IFRS requirements, regulatory obligations, and internal procedures.
• Liaise with external auditors and assist with statutory or special audits whenever needed.
• Carry out investigations, focused reviews, and fraud risk evaluations as required.
• Recruit, guide, and develop the internal audit team while encouraging accountability and ongoing improvement.
• Provide management with advisory input to support better operational and financial results.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, or a closely related discipline.
• CIA certification is compulsory.
• Additional credentials such as CPA, ACCA, CMA, or CFE will be considered an advantage.
• 8 to 15 years of progressive internal audit experience, ideally within manufacturing or industrial organizations.
• Strong understanding of internal audit standards, risk management, governance, and compliance frameworks.
• Hands-on experience reviewing manufacturing operations, inventory control, production costing, procurement, and plant processes.
• Well-developed analytical ability, leadership qualities, report writing skills, and stakeholder management capability.
• Exposure to ERP platforms such as SAP or SAP ECC is preferred.
• A high standard of integrity, confidentiality, and professional ethics.
• Ability to think strategically with a solid grasp of business and operations.
• Capability to influence senior stakeholders and champion process enhancements.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Comfortable working independently and managing several audits or projects at once.

Additional Information

This is a full-time onsite position in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, within the manufacturing sector.