Internal Auditor

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement and maintain internal audit policies and procedures in accordance with local and international best practice.
• Perform and control the full audit cycle including risk management and control management over operations effectiveness, financial reliability and compliance with all applicable directives and regulations.
• Review financial statements and supporting documentation.
• Control financial transactions & review the reports.
• Plan and execute audit engagements, including data analysis and testing.
• Evaluate internal control systems and ensure adherence to applicable Saudi & GCC laws.
• Perform risk assessments and internal control evaluations and detect discrepancies.
• Identify and investigate potentially fraudulent activities or financial irregularities.
• Prepare and present audit reports to stakeholders and shareholders.
• Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and execute remedial actions.
• Stay updated with the latest industry regulations and best practices in internal auditing.
• Conduct special assignments on some financial and operational activities to detect inefficient controls and recommend regulatory systems development.
• Prepare and review the working papers in accordance with internal auditing standards.
• Examine accounting records to ensure regularity, correctness and soundness of accounting guidance and compliance with international accounting policies.
• Ability to work with large amounts of data and compile detailed reports.
• Ensure complete, accurate and timely audit information is reported to Management.
• Overall supervision of planned annual audits.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
• Professional qualification(s), particularly as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).
• Quick learner, ambitious, and dedicated to self-development.
• High attention to detail and good analytical skills.
• Excellent written and spoken Arabic and English language skills.

Experience:

8+ years of relevant experience with an International Audit Firm or Internal Audit department of a reputable organization with at least 5+ years in a similar role.