Internal Auditor📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Saudi Aramco Total Refining and Petrochemical Company (SATORP) is seeking an Internal Auditor to join its team in Al Jubail, Eastern Region. This is a full-time position focused on executing routine and complex audits to ensure compliance and enhance operational effectiveness.

Role Overview

The Internal Auditor will conduct regular audits across SATORP's operations and functions. The primary objective is to review the effectiveness of internal controls, ensure compliance with SATORP policies, procedures, and relevant Saudi Arabian laws and legislations. Recommendations will be made to address control weaknesses and improve overall operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of audit plans, defining audit scope and programs, and ensuring their timely implementation.
• Participate in risk assessment activities to identify potential risks and business impacts, guiding audit focus areas.
• Prepare draft audit findings and recommendations for review by the General Auditor, Lead Internal Auditor, and/or In-Charge Auditor.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of existing internal controls and measure compliance with SATORP policies, procedures, and Saudi Arabian laws.
• Report any violations, non-conformities, or control weaknesses, recommending necessary corrective actions.
• Coordinate with external auditors, providing necessary information and reviewing their findings.
• Participate in training workshops as directed.
• Stay updated on the latest auditing methodologies and technologies, including statistical sampling and electronic data processing.
• Pursue professional growth through relevant education and training opportunities to take on more challenging assignments.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the General Auditor.

Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or an equivalent combination of education.
• One or more relevant certifications such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Security Auditor (CISA), or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).
• A minimum of 5-10 years of related work experience.
• Experience in auditing IT General Controls (ITGC) and SAP application/security controls.
• Working knowledge of data analysis software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft suite of products (Excel, Word, Access, Visio, and PowerPoint).
• Experience in a public accounting or auditing firm is desirable.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Candidates should demonstrate:

• Strong knowledge of auditing standards, including The International Professional Practice Framework (IPPF).
• The ability to work with large volumes of complex financial data.
• Proficiency in research and investigation; business process and project management; risk and control assessment; data collection and analysis; problem-solving tools and techniques; and computer-aided auditing techniques (CAATS).
• Effective interpersonal skills including influence, communication, leadership, teamwork, change management, and conflict resolution.
• Knowledge in financial and management accounting; regulatory, legal, and economics; quality and control; ethics and fraud; information technology; and governance, risk, and control.