Senior Internal Auditor

About the Role

Abunayyan Holding is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves assisting in the development of the overall Audit Plan by assessing and prioritizing risks, and identifying critical control issues and process enhancements to achieve audit objectives.

Role Purpose

The primary purpose of this position is to contribute to the strategic audit planning process. This includes evaluating and ranking risks across various areas of expertise and at the company level, ensuring that audit efforts are directed towards high-risk areas. The Senior Internal Auditor will also play a key role in identifying opportunities for process improvement and recommending corrective actions.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in developing the overall Audit Plan by assessing and prioritizing risks within assigned audit areas and at the company level.
• Develop audit programs and prepare detailed scopes of work or ad hoc requests in line with the Audit Plan.
• Obtain sufficient background information and understanding of business processes to properly plan and complete fieldwork, identifying key risks.
• Identify critical control issues and process enhancements, recommend corrective actions, and perform operational audits covering significant business processes.
• Prepare audit findings and recommendations to address gaps and propose improvements for review by the Team Leader or Senior Manager.
• Review proper filing of working papers and record notes, ensuring sufficient evidence supports audit findings and recommendations.
• Conduct regular follow-up exercises to monitor the status of agreed actions and provide assurance on their implementation.
• Maintain professional standards, stay current with internal audit best practices, and use professional judgment as required.
• Maintain regular contact with Department Heads/process owners to discuss audit scoping, interviews, and outcomes.
• Possess general knowledge of company procedures, policies, and objectives to efficiently identify potential risk areas.
• Participate in consulting engagements and assist in overall projects and other related duties.

Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures

• Adhere to guidelines for the development and implementation of organizational unit policies, systems, processes, and procedures, identifying potential areas for improvement.
• Comply with corporate requirements regarding adherence to policies, procedures, and instructions related to all relevant regulatory directives.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates should possess 2-5 years of relevant experience in internal auditing or a related field. The role requires a strong understanding of audit methodologies, risk assessment, and control frameworks.

Application Process

We invite qualified candidates to apply for this position. Salary details will be discussed during the interview process.