Senior Manager Internal Audit (Capital Projects)

About Red Sea Global

Red Sea Global (RSG) is a purpose-driven developer focused on positively shaping the places people live, work, and travel. The company's programs contribute to achieving Vision 2030 and advancing regenerative tourism globally. This full-time role is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Role Overview

The Senior Manager Internal Audit (Capital Projects) leads and oversees internal audit engagements within the assigned IA Assurance Department. This involves managing audit portfolios, directing engagement teams, and ensuring adherence to Internal Audit methodology and professional standards. The Senior Manager acts as an engagement lead, responsible for planning, executing, supervising, and reporting on audit engagements, while supporting departmental objectives. This position contributes to strengthening governance, risk management, and internal control practices across the Group through high-quality assurance services.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and reporting of internal audit engagements in accordance with the approved audit plan, methodology, and professional standards.
• Develop and approve Audit Planning Memorandums (APMs), risk assessments, audit programs, resource requirements, and engagement timelines.
• Direct audit teams during fieldwork, ensuring efficient and effective delivery of activities within agreed timelines.
• Review and challenge audit procedures, testing results, observations, root cause analyses, and supporting evidence.
• Ensure audit observations are appropriately supported, risk-rated, and aligned with the organization's risk appetite and Internal Audit methodology.
• Prepare and present audit results to management and relevant stakeholders.
• Perform engagement-level quality reviews of audit working papers, risk assessments, testing documentation, and draft reports.
• Oversee the follow-up of Management Action Plans (MAPs) arising from audit engagements within the assigned portfolio.
• Supervise, coach, and develop Managers, Assistant Managers, and other audit team members.
• Support the management in the development and execution of the annual risk-based audit plan.
• Contribute to the enhancement of Internal Audit methodologies, templates, tools, and reporting practices.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in internal audit, with a focus on capital projects.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage audit engagements from planning through reporting.
• Strong understanding of Internal Audit methodology, professional standards (*, GIAS), and quality assurance requirements.
• Experience in risk assessment, internal controls, and governance practices.

Skills and Attributes

• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with senior management and key stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Effective communication and presentation skills for interacting with various levels of management.
• Capability to provide technical guidance and foster a culture of accountability and continuous learning within the team.
• Proactive in identifying emerging risks and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Application Process

Candidates who meet the outlined qualifications and experience are encouraged to apply for this role.