Internal Audit Manager

Job Summary The Internal Audit Manager is responsible for leading and managing the regional internal audit function to ensure the effectiveness of risk management, internal control, and governance processes across the organization. The role involves planning, executing, and reporting on audit engagements, providing value-added recommendations, and ensuring compliance with professional standards and regulatory requirements. Key Responsibilities 1. Audit Planning and Strategy • Develop and implement a risk-based annual audit plan aligned with the organization’s strategic objectives. • Assess key business risks, internal controls, and compliance with laws and regulations. • Identify areas of potential improvement in operational efficiency and control effectiveness. 2. Audit Execution and Management • Lead and supervise audit engagements from planning through reporting stages. • Review audit workpapers, ensure adequate documentation, and verify that audit objectives are achieved. • Conduct complex audits independently and provide technical guidance to audit staff. • Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and risk management processes. 3. Reporting and Follow-up • Prepare and present clear and concise audit reports to management and the Audit Committee. • Communicate audit findings, risks, and recommendations in a professional and constructive manner. • Monitor and follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations. 4. Leadership and Team Development • Mentor and develop junior auditors, promoting continuous learning and professional growth. • Foster a culture of integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement within the audit function. 5. Compliance and Continuous Improvement • Stay abreast of emerging risks, audit standards, and regulatory changes. • Ensure internal audit activities comply with IIA Standards and relevant professional frameworks. • Recommend process improvements and contribute to the enhancement of governance and risk management frameworks. Qualifications and Requirements Education: • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. • Master’s degree is an advantage. Professional Certifications: Professional qualifications such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Saudi Organization for Certified Public Accountants (SOCPA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) are preferred. Experience: Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in internal auditing, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role. Skills and Competencies: • Solid knowledge of the Global Internal Audit Standards. • Excellent analytical, communication, and report-writing skills. • High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail. • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under pressure. • Proficiency in audit management and data analytics tools.

Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in internal auditing, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role. Professional certifications such as CIA, SOCPA, CPA, or CFE are preferred. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's degree is an advantage.

Audit Planning and Strategy: Develop and implement a risk-based annual audit plan aligned with the organization’s strategic objectives; assess key business risks, internal controls, and compliance with laws and regulations; identify areas of potential improvement in operational efficiency and control effectiveness. Audit Execution and Management: Lead and supervise audit engagements from planning through reporting stages; review audit workpapers, ensure adequate documentation, and verify that audit objectives are achieved; conduct complex audits independently and provide technical guidance to audit staff; evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and risk management processes. Reporting and Follow-up: Prepare and present clear and concise audit reports to management and the Audit Committee; communicate audit findings, risks, and recommendations in a professional and constructive manner; monitor and follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations. Leadership and Team Development: Mentor and develop junior auditors, promoting continuous learning and professional growth; foster a culture of integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement within the audit function. Compliance and Continuous Improvement: Stay abreast of emerging risks, audit standards, and regulatory changes; ensure internal audit activities comply with IIA Standards and relevant professional frameworks; recommend process improvements and contribute to the enhancement of governance and risk management frameworks.