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About the Senior Manager Operations Audit Role

Qiddiya is seeking a Senior Manager of Operations Audit to lead a portfolio of complex operational audits and strategic initiatives. This role is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and operates on a full-time basis. The primary objective is to ensure risk coverage, governance effectiveness, and operational excellence across the organization. The position requires advanced stakeholder management, the ability to lead and mentor multiple audit teams, and the capability to deliver strategic insights for process improvements.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee multiple concurrent operational audit engagements across various business functions.
• Develop strategic audit plans that align with organizational objectives and risk priorities.
• Ensure all audit engagements adhere to Internal Audit methodology, timelines, and quality standards.
• Supervise and review audit reports, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and the provision of actionable recommendations.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with senior management to foster risk awareness and control accountability.
• Mentor and coach audit staff, providing guidance for their technical and professional development.
• Contribute to the strategic planning of the Internal Audit Department, including the annual risk-based audit plan.
• Collaborate with governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) teams to enhance integrated assurance efforts.
• Drive continuous improvement of audit processes and methodologies to enhance efficiency and quality.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• A professional certification such as CIA, CISA, or Lean Six Sigma is required; a Master's degree is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience of 5-10 years in a relevant field.

Key Skills and Expertise

• Advanced understanding of internal audit practices, including risk assessment, control evaluation, and assurance reporting.
• Proven ability to manage large-scale audit engagements and quality assurance reviews.
• Expertise in developing audit frameworks, risk models, and performance metrics.
• Proficiency in data analytics and the use of audit software tools for enhanced insight generation.
• Comprehensive understanding of operational processes and end-to-end business workflows.
• Experience evaluating operational KPIs and identifying opportunities for optimization and automation.
• Ability to analyze business trends and emerging risks impacting operational resilience.
• Knowledge of advanced process improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent.

Work Location and Type

This is a full-time position located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.