Internal Auditor

Job Description:

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Position: Internal Auditor

Location: Saudi Arabia

Experience requirement: 15+ Years 

Joining Date: Immediately to 30 days

Role Requirements

Some of the key responsibilities of this role are:

• Ensures adequate focus on personal professional growth relevant to taking on more

challenging assignments, in line with standard audit career progression – proactively seeks

relevant Education and training opportunities

• Performs other related duties as assigned. Understand the business model and business

processes of the client

• Conducts assigned audit engagements successfully from beginning to end
• Identifies and communicates issues raised, offering recommended solutions relevant to

business and risk

• Supervises junior auditors assigned to engagements providing guidance and overall review

of deliverables

• Ensures audit conclusions are based on a complete understanding of the process,

circumstances, and risk

• Develops audit programs and testing procedures relevant to risk and test objectives.
• Stay abreast of current business and economic developments relevant to the client's

business

• Develop a positive work environment and encourage teamwork
• Assist in preparing project plan, work program, perform data analyses, document working

papers etc. as required by the execution team

• Assist in preparing client presentations, and proposals (for different target audiences –
• CXOs, Board of Directors, Audit Committees) Manage performance of audit procedures.
• This includes identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analyzing

evidence, and documenting client processes and procedures. Demonstrate technical

competence in related domain.

• Business development and growth of the practice in terms of revenue, team and

profitability.

Desired Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, technology, or the equivalent combination of
• Education, training, and work experience.
• CA, MBA, and prior Audit/Consulting experience with Big 4 or Strategy firms.
• One or more relevant professional certifications (i.e., CPA, CIA, CFE, CISA, CA, ACCA) Work

experience in any of the following sectors: Retail, Trading, Contracting, Automotive, FMCG,

Production, Etc.

• Overall, 15 plus years of relevant full time work experience in Consulting/Internal Auditing.
• Experience in leading consulting firms or a “Big 4” will be an added advantage.
• Fluent in English (reading, speaking, and writing). Preference will be given to Bilingual

candidates (Arabic/English).

Core Skills Required

• Ability to observe and understand business processes ensuring processes are documented

completely and accurately

• Ability to apply audit standards through practical application
• Proactive in researching business best practice concepts in order to apply as appropriate
• Solid listening skills and ability to identify gaps in logic – inquisitive
• Strong organization and follow up skills including the ability to handle competing priorities and

meet all deadlines and commitments

• Reliability
• Possess an appropriate combination of technical expertise in fields such as auditing, finance,

technology, operations, or investigations

• Ability to flourish in a fast-paced, complex environment and willing to adapt to change
• Demonstrated ability to lead a small team and ensure successful results
• Ability to give and follow instructions accurately and efficiently; proactive in asking clarifying

questions to ensure work effort is directed wholly toward desired outcome

• Ability to recognize when learned theoretical concepts should be applied
• Solid understanding and ability to apply risk and control concepts
• Ability to identify underlying cause of an issue raised
• Good awareness of other departments in the company with risk, control, and governance

responsibilities and what is necessary for successful tactical collaboration and information

• sharing
• Good communication skills along with good or developing negotiation skills
• Ability to identify sensitive issues and facilitate communications in a proactive manner to avoid

surprises

• Willingness and ability to adapt to new circumstances, information, and challenges
• Executes effective and thorough application of all internal audit standards within assigned

responsibility

• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally
• Demonstrate a positive, can-do attitude

Key Personal Attributes

• A good blend of creative thinking and rigorous analysis in solving business problems.
• High energy individual possessing excellent analytical, interpersonal, communication and

presentation skills. Adept at preparing and presenting to senior audiences.

• Demonstrates excellent leadership and interpersonal skills. Must be able to maintain a

professional demeanor in times of high stress.

• Excellent time management skills. Must have ability to multi-task.
• Regular reading habit for updating himself/herself and exhibit high level of confidentiality.
• Enjoys travelling and meeting new people. Flexibility to travel to, and work in, other locations is essential.