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About the Role

alfanar is seeking a Full-time Internal Auditor to join its team in Riyadh. This role involves conducting independent, risk-based audits of construction projects to evaluate governance, internal controls, contract management, procurement, and compliance processes. The objective is to provide assurance, identify risks, and recommend improvements that support effective project delivery and organizational objectives. Candidates should possess 2-5 years of relevant experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and perform internal audits of construction projects in accordance with approved audit plans and professional auditing standards.
• Evaluate project governance, financial controls, project execution, and operational effectiveness.
• Assess compliance with organizational policies, procedures, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify control weaknesses and recommend practical corrective actions.
• Participate in the development of annual risk-based audit plans for construction and capital projects.
• Prepare audit programs, perform fieldwork, gather audit evidence, and document audit findings.
• Ensure audit assignments are completed in accordance with internal audit methodologies and professional standards.

Contract and Procurement Audit

• Review contract management processes throughout the project lifecycle to ensure compliance with contractual terms and organizational policies.
• Evaluate contract administration practices, including change orders, claims, variations, and payment processes.
• Identify contractual risks and recommend appropriate control improvements.
• Audit tendering and procurement activities to ensure transparency, fairness, and compliance with procurement policies.
• Review tender evaluation processes and contract award procedures.
• Assess procurement documentation for completeness, accuracy, and regulatory compliance.
• Report observations and recommend improvements to procurement controls.

Risk Management and Reporting

• Conduct risk assessments for construction projects to identify operational, financial, contractual, and compliance risks.
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of risk mitigation measures implemented by project management.
• Monitor emerging project risks and recommend improvements to strengthen the organization's risk management framework.
• Prepare clear, accurate, and comprehensive audit reports summarizing findings, risk assessments, root causes, and recommendations.
• Communicate audit observations with project management and obtain management responses.
• Follow up on agreed corrective actions to verify timely implementation.

Professional Competencies

• Ability to acquire and apply updated soft and technical skills relevant to the role.
• Capability to perform planned activities to meet operational and development targets efficiently, utilizing resources effectively, and providing periodic reports on task execution and deviations.
• Strong problem-solving skills to address issues and escalate complex operational matters when necessary.
• Commitment to ensuring quality requirements, including developing effective quality control processes and specifications.
• A proactive approach to business process improvements, coordinating written systems, policies, and procedures, and seeking automation opportunities.
• Adherence to relevant company policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and environmental management procedures and controls within the defined work area.

Qualifications and Experience

• 2-5 years of experience in internal auditing, preferably with a focus on construction projects.
• This is a full-time position based in Riyadh.