جهة حكومية تعلن عن وظيفة مدقق داخلي في الدمام

Job Title: Internal Auditor

Location: HQ, Dammam

Department: Internal Audit

Reports To: Internal Audit Manager

Job Summary

The Internal Auditor is responsible for conducting independent and objective audits to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, governance processes, and compliance with applicable regulations and company policies. The role supports the organization in identifying risks, improving operational efficiency, safeguarding assets, and ensuring the reliability of financial and operational information.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct financial, operational, compliance, and governance audits in accordance with the approved annual audit plan and perform ad-hoc audit assignments as requested by management.
• Perform end-to-end internal audit engagements, including planning, fieldwork, execution, reporting, and follow-up activities.
• Develop Risk and Control Matrices (RCMs), process flowcharts, and audit test programs aligned with recognized internal audit standards and frameworks.
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and identify weaknesses, risks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Review financial and operational transactions to assess accuracy, reliability, integrity, and compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Perform analytical reviews, sampling procedures, and basic data analytics to support audit testing and conclusions.
• Review records related to company assets to assess their utilization, protection, safeguarding, and accountability.
• Assess compliance with applicable laws, regulations, corporate governance requirements, and internal policies.
• Conduct special reviews, investigations, fraud assessments, due diligence assignments, and management-requested assessments as needed.
• Prepare comprehensive audit reports outlining findings, risk implications, root causes, and practical recommendations.
• Present audit findings and recommendations to management and monitor agreed management action plans.
• Follow up on audit findings and validate the implementation and effectiveness of corrective actions to ensure timely closure of audit observations.
• Communicate audit findings and recommendations effectively to senior management and relevant governance committees.
• Coordinate with external auditors and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders throughout the audit process.
• Utilize ERP systems and available audit tools to support audit planning, testing, reporting, and monitoring activities.
• Keep abreast of internal audit best practices, industry developments, regulatory requirements, and professional standards.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Internal Audit, External Audit, Risk Management, or a related field, preferably within a diversified group, engineering, testing, inspection, industrial, or professional services environment.
• Professional certifications such as CIA, CPA, CA, ACCA, or SOCPA are preferred, with CIA certification being highly desirable.
• Working knowledge of IIA Standards (IPPF), COSO Framework, Corporate Governance requirements, CMA Regulations, ISO Standards, and relevant Saudi Arabian regulations.
• Experience in conducting investigations, fraud reviews, and special assignments is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Arabic language skills are an advantage.
• Experience auditing multiple business functions including Finance, Procurement, HR, Operations, Projects, and Corporate Functions.
• Knowledge of Power BI or similar data visualization and reporting tools is an advantage.

Technical Skills

• Audit Planning and Execution
• Risk Assessment and Internal Controls Evaluation
• Audit Reporting and Documentation
• Process Mapping and Risk & Control Matrix Development
• Financial and Operational Auditing
• Data Analysis and Analytical Review Techniques
• Compliance and Regulatory Assessment
• Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced Excel preferred)
• ERP Systems and business applications (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics or similar).

Behavioral Competencies

• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Integrity and Professional Ethics
• Accountability and Ownership
• Stakeholder Focus and Relationship Management
• Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving
• Communication and Report Writing Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Time Management and Organization