Senior Specialist Operations Audit

About the Role

Qiddiya | القدية is seeking a Senior Specialist Operations Audit to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves executing assigned audit tasks to identify operational risks, control deficiencies, and compliance gaps within various operational areas. The specialist will contribute to maintaining robust internal controls and supporting the overall audit function.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute assigned audit tasks, including process understanding, preparation of risk and control matrices (RCMs), audit steps, control testing, and working papers within allocated project timelines and budgets.
• Conduct site inspections, process walkthroughs, document reviews, and stakeholder interviews to identify operational risks, control deficiencies, and compliance gaps.
• Assess assigned operational controls, HSE compliance, safety management systems, maintenance processes, emergency preparedness, and incident management arrangements.
• Document audit evidence and develop clear findings, risk assessments, and practical recommendations for review by the engagement management team.
• Support the engagement management team in drafting audit reports and preparing engagement status updates.
• Follow up on assigned management actions, review supporting evidence, and update remediation status for management review.
• Collaborate with internal auditors, external consultants, and operational stakeholders to support coordinated audit delivery.
• Communicate emerging risks, fieldwork challenges, and control weaknesses to the engagement management team.
• Deliver assigned ad-hoc requests made or approved by the Chief Audit Executive (CAE).
• Comply with the approved Internal Audit Manual and methodologies, maintaining complete working papers and addressing quality review comments.
• Utilize TeamMate+ following implementation to document assigned audit activities and maintain complete engagement records.
• Participate in assigned training sessions and capability-building initiatives.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience of 5-10 years in internal audit, operational assurance, HSE compliance, or a related technical field.
• Experience conducting process walkthroughs, control testing, evidence assessment, and audit documentation.
• Technical or engineering background supporting engagement with operational, maintenance, and HSE professionals.
• Familiarity with risk-based auditing and audit management systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional audit or risk certification, such as CIA, CMIIA, or equivalent, is an advantage.
• Experience in theme parks, entertainment, hospitality, facilities management, or other infrastructure-intensive environments is an advantage.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role involves collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to ensure comprehensive audit delivery.

Application Process

Candidates meeting the specified requirements are encouraged to apply. Salary details will be discussed during the interview process.