Director of Internal Audit Excellence

About HUMAIN

HUMAIN, a PIF company, is a global artificial intelligence company that provides full-stack AI capabilities. These capabilities span four core areas: next-generation data centers, hyper-performance infrastructure and cloud platforms, advanced AI Models (including advanced Arabic LLMs developed in the Arab world), and transformative AI Solutions that integrate deep sector insight with practical execution. HUMAIN's model serves both public and private sector organizations, aiming to unlock value across industries, drive transformation, and strengthen capabilities through human-AI synergies. The company focuses on IP leadership and talent supremacy, with a growing portfolio of sector-specific AI products.

About the Role

HUMAIN is seeking a Director of Internal Audit Excellence to enhance and advance the company’s Internal Audit function. This full-time role, based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, focuses on leading audit methodology, quality assurance, reporting, capability development, and continuous improvement. The Director will report to the Chief Internal Audit Officer and is expected to combine internal audit expertise with strategic leadership and transformation capabilities to improve audit quality, consistency, and impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance Internal Audit methodologies, frameworks, standards, and practices.
• Lead the Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP) and prepare for external quality assessments.
• Ensure consistent application of risk-based audit planning, execution, reporting, and follow-up standards.
• Oversee audit performance dashboards, metrics, and executive reporting.
• Lead capability development, competency frameworks, training, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Drive Internal Audit transformation and continuous improvement, including the adoption of modern audit practices, analytics, and technology.
• Partner with stakeholders across Risk, Compliance, Legal, Finance, and Technology to strengthen governance and assurance.
• Lead and develop high-performing Internal Audit teams.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Risk Management, or a related field.
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification is required.
• A minimum of 12 years of experience in Internal Audit, Assurance, or related areas.
• Significant experience in audit excellence, quality assurance, or Internal Audit transformation.
• At least 5 years of leadership experience managing senior professionals.
• Strong knowledge of Internal Audit standards, QAIP, governance, risk management, and internal controls.
• Experience with executive reporting, audit performance metrics, and senior stakeholder engagement.
• Demonstrated strategic, analytical, communication, and change leadership capabilities.

Work Location

This full-time position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.