• Audit Planning & Execution: Plan and perform financial and operational audits.
• Financial, Operational, IT, Cybersecurity Review: Analyze relevant data, documents, and reports to verify accuracy and adherence to relevant standards.
• Assess internal control systems to ensure they align with the Company policies, procedures, and applicable financial laws and regulations.
• Perform risk assessments and internal control evaluations, identifying discrepancies or areas of concern within the existing risk management framework.
• Identify and investigate potentially fraudulent activities or financial irregularities.
• Audit Reporting: Prepare and present internal audit reports, providing actionable recommendations based on audit findings.
• Follow-up on Recommendations: Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and ensure remedial actions are taken when necessary.
• Collaboration: Work closely with process owners to facilitate the audit process and ensure efficient completion of engagements.
• Ad Hoc Audits: Participate in additional audits as required.
Education:
Qualified chartered accountant (CA/ACCA/CPA), Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field. A Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), CISA or similar designation is preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 8+ years of experience in internal auditing with specialized focus on financial, operational, compliance audits, IT Systems, Cybersecurity audits.
• Extensive experience of Report writing.
• Strong understanding of the applicable internal audit standards, Code of Ethics for Internal Auditor, IFRS, SOCPA and other relevant standards, with a proven ability to apply them in practice.
Knowledge of applicable KSA corporate laws CMA and Tadawul regulations.
• Operational, IT, Cybersecurity, Financial Review Expertise: Proficiency in evaluating documents, data, and reports, with experience developing and executing audit plans and assessing internal control systems.
• Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a working knowledge of financial analysis techniques.
• Auditing Tools: Proficiency with data analysis tools and audit management software, ERP as well as MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Attention to Detail: High degree of accuracy and thoroughness in reviewing and analysing financial data, financial statement and reports.
• Communication: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex financial matters clearly to stakeholders at all levels. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Team Player: Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team setting.
• Others: Internal audit experience of working in KSA KSA-listed company preferred.