Manager Internal Control

About Ma'aden and the Role

Ma'aden, established in 1997, is one of the world's fastest-growing mining companies and the largest multi-commodity mining and metals company in the Middle East. We are leading the development of the mining industry to become the third pillar of Saudi Arabia’s economy. We are seeking a Manager, Internal Control to join our team in Riyadh. This full-time position offers an opportunity to contribute to our growth and shape the future of mining in the Kingdom.

Role Purpose

This role is critical for protecting the integrity of Ma'aden’s financial reporting by establishing and governing a robust Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) framework. The Manager, Internal Control strengthens governance, reduces financial and compliance risk, and enhances confidence in management decision-making through effective control oversight. The position drives control excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement across the organization to support sustainable business performance and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the enterprise ICFR framework and strengthen financial control governance, establishing consistent control standards across Corporate and Business Units.
• Provide management with visibility of control risks, deficiencies, and remediation progress, ensuring compliance with financial reporting, governance, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive annual ICFR planning, risk assessments, testing, and reporting activities, validating control design and operating effectiveness across key financial processes.
• Identify control deficiencies and accelerate remediation efforts to reduce financial reporting risk through proactive control monitoring and assurance.
• Optimize financial processes by embedding efficient and sustainable controls, and maintain an accurate inventory of risks, controls, and process documentation.
• Assess business and system changes to ensure effective control coverage, and drive continuous enhancement of the control environment and governance practices.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on ICFR, governance, and internal control matters, partnering with business leaders to strengthen accountability for controls and compliance.
• Lead engagement with Internal Audit, External Auditors, and other key stakeholders.
• Build organizational awareness and ownership of internal controls, developing team capability through coaching, mentoring, and knowledge sharing.
• Lead a high-performing team and strengthen succession readiness, promoting a culture of accountability, integrity, and continuous improvement.

Indicators of Success

• An effective and sustainable ICFR framework operating across the organization.
• Improved control effectiveness and a reduction in recurring deficiencies.
• Timely completion of ICFR assessments, testing, and remediation plans.
• Positive Internal Audit and External Audit outcomes with reduced observations.
• Increased confidence in financial reporting accuracy and governance practices.
• Enhanced organizational capability and ownership of internal controls.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates should possess 5-10 years of relevant experience in internal control, financial reporting, or a related field. A strong understanding of ICFR frameworks, financial reporting standards, and regulatory compliance is essential for this role.

Application Process

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh. Ma'aden is committed to building a world-class mining value chain and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. We invite qualified candidates to apply.