Internal Auditor

About the role

An Internal Auditor is needed for the head office in Dammam to carry out independent, unbiased audits that test the strength of internal controls, risk management, governance practices, and compliance with laws, regulations, and internal policies. The position plays a key part in highlighting risks, strengthening efficiency, protecting company assets, and improving the accuracy and dependability of financial and operational information.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and carry out financial, operational, compliance, and governance audits in line with the approved annual audit schedule, as well as any special reviews assigned by management.
• Manage audit assignments from start to finish, including preparation, on-site testing, execution, reporting, and closure follow-up.
• Create risk-control matrices, process maps, and audit test plans based on recognized internal audit methodologies and standards.
• Assess whether internal controls are properly designed and working effectively, and point out control gaps, risks, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities.
• Examine financial and operational transactions to confirm accuracy, reliability, completeness, and adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Use analytical checks, sampling techniques, and basic data analysis to support audit work and final conclusions.
• Review documentation related to company assets to evaluate how well assets are used, protected, safeguarded, and tracked.
• Check compliance with applicable laws, regulations, corporate governance expectations, and internal policies.
• Carry out special investigations, fraud-related reviews, due diligence work, and other management-requested assessments when required.
• Draft detailed audit reports that clearly explain findings, business impact, root causes, and practical recommendations.
• Share audit results and proposed actions with management and monitor action plans agreed by the business.
• Track audit observations through to closure and verify that corrective measures have been implemented effectively and on time.
• Communicate conclusions and recommendations clearly to senior leaders and relevant governance bodies.
• Work with external auditors and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders throughout the audit process.
• Use ERP platforms and audit tools to support planning, testing, reporting, and ongoing monitoring.
• Stay updated on internal audit practices, market developments, regulatory changes, and professional standards.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related discipline is required.
• At least 5 years of experience in internal audit, external audit, risk management, or a similar function, ideally in a diversified group, engineering, testing, inspection, industrial, or professional services setting.
• Professional qualifications such as CIA, CPA, CA, ACCA, or SOCPA are preferred, with CIA considered especially valuable.
• Practical familiarity with IIA Standards (IPPF), COSO, corporate governance requirements, CMA regulations, ISO standards, and relevant Saudi regulations is expected.
• Prior exposure to investigations, fraud reviews, and special assignments is an advantage.
• Strong written and spoken English is essential; Arabic skills will be beneficial.
• Experience auditing several business areas, including finance, procurement, HR, operations, projects, and corporate functions, is preferred.
• Knowledge of Power BI or similar data visualization and reporting tools is an added advantage.
• Competence in Microsoft Office tools, especially advanced Excel, is needed.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems and business applications such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics is desirable.
• Behavioral strengths should include integrity, ownership, collaboration, stakeholder management, analytical thinking, clear communication, attention to detail, and good time management.

Additional information

This is a full-time, on-site position based at HQ in Dammam, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. The role reports to the Internal Audit Manager and sits within the Internal Audit department.

Responsibilities and scope

The role covers audit work across multiple business functions and may include ad-hoc assignments, special reviews, fraud assessments, investigations, and due diligence tasks as required by management.

Professional and technical exposure

The successful candidate should be comfortable working with internal audit frameworks, corporate governance expectations, regulatory requirements, ERP environments, and audit/reporting tools.