Senior Auditor.Compliance Audit Management📣 إعلان

About the Senior Compliance Auditor Role

Panda Retail Company – Savola Group is seeking a Senior Auditor for Compliance Audit Management to join their team in Dammam, Eastern Province. This full-time position requires 5-10 years of experience and is integral to ensuring the company's adherence to regulatory requirements, internal policies, and industry standards across its support functions.

Role Overview and Responsibilities

The Senior Compliance Auditor will conduct comprehensive reviews and audits of key company departments, including HR, Finance, Customer Experience (CXR) Office, Commercial, and Procurement. This role is crucial for maintaining operational integrity and compliance.

• Execute risk and compliance audit projects based on the annual audit plan and risk assessments.
• Participate in the overall risk assessment process and the development of the annual audit plan.
• Assist the Regional Internal Audit Manager in developing the Regional Risk Prioritization Matrix to identify and prioritize annual regional internal audit visits.
• Aid in developing audit approaches and testing strategies for assigned regional visits to ensure key business risks and controls are evaluated.
• Coordinate with the Regional Internal Audit Manager and other monitoring units to efficiently utilize resources and identify key risk areas for regional audits.
• Prepare background information, audit scope, and objectives for regional audit visits, aligning with the Regional Internal Audit Manager.
• Conduct interviews, review documents, document process understanding, develop surveys, compose memos, and prepare working papers.
• Identify and define issues, review evidence, and document findings and recommendations.
• Perform independent walk-throughs and field testing to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of regional internal audits, ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify internal control weaknesses, non-compliance with policies or regulations, and opportunities for improving audit effectiveness.
• Prepare draft findings and practical recommendations for audit issues and necessary corrective actions, presenting them effectively both orally and in writing.
• Prepare draft audit reports, ensuring objectives are met, conclusions are supported, and recommendations are clear and actionable.
• Provide first-level review and approval of working papers to ensure documentation supports audit scope and objectives.

Professional Standards and Development

This role requires adherence to the Company’s standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and the Code of Ethics established by The Institute of Internal Auditors. Continuous professional development is encouraged.

• Actively seek knowledge of new, automated, or more efficient audit techniques to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Pursue professional development opportunities, including external and internal training, and share acquired knowledge with colleagues.
• Stay informed about regulatory requirements in KSA, in consultation with Company Legal Counsel, and assess regulatory compliance programs.
• Remain updated on general business and economic developments, as well as new professional announcements and standards, to understand their impact on the organization.
• Understand and apply technical standards relevant to the role.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates should possess a minimum of 5 years and a maximum of 10 years of relevant experience in auditing and compliance.

Work Location and Type

This is a full-time position based in Dammam, Eastern Province.