Internal Audit Manager

About the Role

Red Bull Mobile Saudi, offered by FNT, is seeking an Internal Audit Manager to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role is for an experienced internal audit professional responsible for strengthening governance, risk management, and internal controls within the telecommunications industry. The position involves leading risk-based internal audit activities across the organization, assessing key risks and controls, identifying areas for improvement, and providing independent assurance to senior management and the Audit Committee.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the risk-based annual Internal Audit Plan and audit universe.
• Conduct enterprise-wide risk assessments and identify key audit areas.
• Plan and execute operational, financial, compliance, IT, and technology audits.
• Evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls, processes, and governance.
• Assess compliance with regulatory requirements, internal policies, standards, and contractual obligations.
• Identify control weaknesses, process inefficiencies, risks, and potential fraud indicators.
• Prepare clear and accurate audit reports with practical recommendations.

Reporting and Follow-Up

• Classify audit findings based on risk and business impact.
• Agree corrective action plans with relevant stakeholders.
• Track remediation actions and ensure timely closure of audit findings.
• Escalate overdue or high-risk issues to senior management and the Audit Committee.
• Provide periodic reports on audit progress, key risks, findings, and outstanding actions.

Governance, Risk, and Fraud Management

• Evaluate the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks.
• Support initiatives to strengthen controls and reduce operational, financial, compliance, and fraud risks.
• Conduct periodic fraud risk assessments and evaluate anti-fraud controls.
• Support investigations related to fraud, control failures, revenue leakage, or major incidents when required.
• Coordinate with external auditors, regulators, and other assurance providers where necessary.

Advisory and Continuous Improvement

• Provide advisory support on internal controls, risk mitigation, governance, and process improvement.
• Recommend improvements to enhance efficiency, control effectiveness, and compliance.
• Promote a strong risk and internal control culture across the organization.
• Leverage data analytics and technology to enhance audit effectiveness.

Audit Quality and Documentation

• Maintain internal audit methodologies, procedures, templates, and working papers.
• Ensure audits comply with IPPF and applicable IIA Standards.
• Perform quality reviews and continuously improve the Internal Audit methodology.
• Maintain accurate audit records and utilize audit management and data analytics tools.