Manager Internal Control

About Ma'aden and the Role

Ma'aden, established in 1997, is recognized as one of the fastest-growing mining companies globally and the largest multi-commodity mining and metals company in the Middle East. The company is instrumental in developing the mining industry to become the third pillar of Saudi Arabia’s economy by building a world-class, fully integrated mining value chain. We are seeking a Manager, Internal Control to join our team in Riyadh on a full-time basis.

Role Purpose

This role is critical for safeguarding the integrity of Ma'aden’s financial reporting. The Manager, Internal Control will be responsible for establishing and governing a robust Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) framework. This position strengthens governance, mitigates financial and compliance risks, and enhances confidence in management decision-making through effective control oversight. The role 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.
• Establish consistent control standards across Corporate functions and Business Units.
• Provide management with clear visibility of control risks, identified deficiencies, and remediation progress.
• Ensure continuous compliance with financial reporting, governance, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive annual ICFR planning, risk assessments, testing, and reporting activities.
• Validate control design and operating effectiveness across key financial processes.
• Identify control deficiencies and accelerate remediation efforts.
• Reduce financial reporting risk through proactive control monitoring and assurance.
• Optimize financial processes by embedding efficient and sustainable controls.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of risks, controls, and process documentation.
• Assess business and system changes to ensure effective control coverage.
• Drive continuous enhancement of the control environment and governance practices.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on ICFR, governance, and internal control matters.
• Partner with business leaders to strengthen accountability for controls and compliance.
• Lead engagement with Internal Audit, External Auditors, and key stakeholders.
• Build organizational awareness and ownership of internal controls.
• Develop team capability through coaching, mentoring, and knowledge sharing.
• Lead a high-performing team and strengthen succession readiness.
• Promote a culture of accountability, integrity, and continuous improvement.

Desired Outcomes

Success in this role will be demonstrated by the establishment of an effective and sustainable ICFR framework operating across the organization. This includes improved control effectiveness, a reduction in recurring deficiencies, and the timely completion of ICFR assessments, testing, and remediation plans. Positive Internal Audit and External Audit outcomes with reduced observations are expected, alongside increased confidence in financial reporting accuracy and governance practices. The role also contributes to enhanced organizational capability and ownership of internal controls.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 5 to 10 years of relevant professional experience in internal control, financial reporting, audit, or a related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in establishing and managing ICFR frameworks.
• Strong understanding of governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance requirements.

Application Process

Candidates who meet the above qualifications are encouraged to apply.