Internal Auditor

About the Role

Fad International is seeking a Mid-Level Internal Auditor to join their team in Makkah, with operations spanning Jeddah and Makkah. This full-time role involves supporting the delivery of the approved internal audit plan, including engagement planning, controls testing, and risk and control assessments.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute internal audit engagements in line with the approved audit plan and the direction of the Head of Internal Audit.
• Contribute to engagement planning, including scope, risk assessment, sampling, and sources of evidence.
• Perform process walkthroughs and controls testing, documenting results in clear working papers.
• Assess compliance with policies, procedures, regulations, and internal controls.
• Contribute to audit observations and reports, and follow up on corrective action plans.
• Support the Head of Internal Audit in preparing and updating risk registers and risk and control assessments, under their direction.
• Visit stores and operational locations when required.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in internal audit, external audit, risk, or compliance.
• Hands-on experience in risk identification, risk assessment, preparing or updating risk registers, and evaluating risks and controls.
• Working knowledge of IPPF, GIAS 2024, and COSO.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills for working papers and data analysis.
• Professional proficiency in Arabic and English, both written and spoken.
• Saudi nationality.
• Willingness to travel to stores or operational sites as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Practical exposure to risk and control self-assessments, or participation in an Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) project. A dedicated risk management role is not required.
• Experience in retail, multi-site operations, consumer business, or store audits.
• Professional certifications such as CIA, SOCPA, CPA, or CRMA are an advantage but not required.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Makkah, requiring occasional travel to stores and operational sites within the region, including Jeddah.