Assistant Manager Internal Audit

About the Role

Elaf Group is seeking an Assistant Internal Audit Manager to join their team in Jeddah, Makkah. This full-time role involves supporting the Internal Audit Head in planning and executing risk-based assurance and advisory engagements across Elaf Group’s hotel operations and corporate functions. The position requires 5-10 years of experience and operates within the framework of the IIA Global Internal Audit Standards (2024) and the Internal Audit Charter.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead assigned audit engagements effectively within approved resources and planned timelines.
• Perform first-level review of audit work papers and reports, ensuring adherence to the Internal Audit methodology.
• Contribute to the annual risk assessment and development of the risk-based Internal Audit Plan.
• Monitor and maintain the audit issue tracker for assigned areas and validate supporting evidence for management action closure.
• Supervise, coach, and provide guidance to Senior Internal Auditors, Internal Auditors, and Associates.
• Assess the reliability, integrity, and accuracy of financial and operational information within audited areas.
• Lead high-risk hotel engagements, including revenue assurance, procurement, F&B and inventory, and management/franchise agreement compliance.
• Support special investigations and other assignments as directed by the Head of Internal Audit.
• Coordinate with external auditors and co-sourced specialists on assigned engagements.
• Promote the use of data analytics in every engagement led.

Performance Indicators

• Audit Plan Delivery
• Audit Engagement Quality and Effectiveness
• Audit Reporting Timeliness
• Audit Documentation and Compliance
• Management Action Follow-up and Closure
• Stakeholder Satisfaction
• Compliance with Internal Audit Standards and Methodology
• Effective Use of Data Analytics

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 5-10 years of relevant experience in internal audit.
• Demonstrated ability to lead audit engagements and review work papers.
• Understanding of IIA Global Internal Audit Standards (2024) and internal audit methodologies.
• Experience in assessing financial and operational information reliability.
• Capability to provide constructive feedback and support team development.

Working Conditions

This is a full-time position based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The standard working hours are 8 hours per day. Salary details will be disclosed during the interview process.

Application Process

Candidates who meet the qualifications are encouraged to apply for this role within Elaf Group.