Internal Auditor

Jeddah

Internal Auditor (CIA)

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Group’s internal audit strategy, annual audit plans, and risk-based audit framework.
• Lead financial, operational, compliance, and process audits across manufacturing plants and group companies.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, governance processes, and risk management systems.
• Review manufacturing operations, procurement, inventory management, production processes, warehousing, and supply chain controls.
• Identify operational inefficiencies, control gaps, fraud risks, and areas for cost optimization and process improvement.
• Prepare detailed audit findings, reports, and recommendations for senior management and the Audit Committee.
• Monitor implementation and closure of corrective action plans.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, IFRS standards, regulatory requirements, and internal procedures.
• Coordinate with external auditors and support regulatory or special audits when required.
• Conduct investigations, special reviews, and fraud risk assessments where necessary.
• Build, lead, and mentor the internal audit team while promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Support management with advisory insights to improve operational and financial performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, or related field.
• Mandatory professional certification:
• **Must be CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) Certified**
• Additional certifications such as CPA, ACCA, CMA, or CFE will be an advantage.
• Minimum 8–15 years of progressive experience in internal audit, preferably within manufacturing or industrial groups.
• Strong knowledge of internal audit standards, risk management, governance, and compliance frameworks.
• Experience auditing manufacturing operations, inventory controls, production costing, procurement, and plant processes.
• Strong analytical, leadership, report writing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP / SAP ECC is preferred.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professional ethics.

Preferred Attributes

• Strategic thinker with strong business and operational understanding.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive process improvements.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple audits/projects simultaneously.