KSA
Our client is a leading large diversified group of companies in the field of multi-sector investments and operations in Saudi Arabia. They are looking for an experienced Senior Auditor to lead fieldwork on risk-based assurance and advisory assignments across the Group.
Reports to: Assistant Audit Manager / Audit Supervisor
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (some travel to business units and project sites)
Key Responsibilities
- Lead audit assignments, including walkthroughs, risk assessments, control evaluations and testing, in line with the Global Internal Audit Standards.
- Review working papers and supervise and coach semi-senior auditors, junior auditors and trainees.
- Identify control gaps and root causes, and develop practical, value-adding recommendations.
- Draft findings and audit reports, validate facts, obtain management responses and run closure meetings.
- Manage stakeholder discussions and escalate significant issues promptly to audit management.
- Use data analytics, CAATs and electronic working papers to improve audit coverage and efficiency.
- Support investigations and advisory reviews, and follow up agreed actions until they are implemented.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Internal Audit or a related field
- 5–10 years of experience in internal audit, external audit, finance or operational assurance (2nd or 3rd line of defense)
- Experience leading audit assignments and supervising audit staff is preferred.
- Familiarity with ERP systems (Oracle/JDE), audit management tools and data analytics is preferred.
- CIA, CPA, CA, CISA, ACCA or SOCPA, or active progress toward one, is preferred.
- Advanced English, including strong report writing. Arabic is an advantage.