Senior Internal Auditor

About the Role

Albawani is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role is critical for executing the annual internal audit plan, involving individual audits and supporting the Internal Audit Manager in leading audit teams. The Senior Internal Auditor will contribute to the overall effectiveness of the internal audit function by applying strong technical auditing skills and a proactive approach to risk identification and mitigation.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development of a dynamic risk-based internal audit plan through participation in risk assessments for selected assets and/or sectors.
• Act as a Team Member on assigned engagements, independently delivering high-quality and timely fieldwork for allocated areas, seeking guidance on complex matters as needed.
• Deliver elements of the engagement planning and reporting processes to support audit leads in their responsibilities.
• Regularly update the audit lead on the progress of allocated engagement areas, raising significant findings promptly, coordinating file reviews, and taking corrective actions for issues impacting the engagement.
• Engage with the Quality Team for in-flight quality advice as necessary and ensure Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP) feedback is addressed.
• Supervise and coach other team members and trainees during engagements as required.
• Drive personal performance and development, ensuring comprehensive and timely completion of performance management and development requirements.
• Develop relationships across the company and its subsidiaries to enable effective knowledge sharing within the Internal Audit Function.
• Constructively challenge peers to ensure the Internal Audit Function operates at an optimal level and recognize collaborative behavior.
• Undertake all relevant activities in line with the Function’s policies and procedures, including the Internal Audit Manual and Delegation of Authority.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in internal audit or a related field.
• Active pursuit and completion of an acceptable professional designation is expected.

Required Skills

• Good knowledge of risk assessment frameworks, control identification, and assessment.
• Team-oriented individual with the ability to work independently.
• Ability to communicate with business process owners with clarity and precision, both written and verbally.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and audit tools.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, within a professional internal audit function that values collaboration and adherence to established policies and procedures.

Application Process

Candidates meeting the qualifications are encouraged to apply for this role to contribute to Albawani's internal audit capabilities.