Associate Manager - Internal Audit

The role is responsible for conducting audits, analyzing business processes, and providing actionable recommendations to enhance operational efficiency and ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements. He/she undertakes specific stages of audit work and begins to understand the principles underlying assigned tasks. He/she is capable of applying knowledge and skills to improve work processes, address issues, and contribute effectively to the audit plan. Operating within a structured environment, He/she can select and apply appropriate solutions to familiar problems and takes ownership of personal learning, performance, and professional development.

• Develop and implement internal audit plans in line with SAMA requirements and industry best practices.
• Execute and Lead audit projects and tasks under supervision and ensure achieving it
• Deliver audits per the audit plan to ensure timely and relevant audit outcomes.
• Implement and execute audit plans in alignment with best practices under IIA framework and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with various departments to provide artifacts on internal controls.
• Ensure timely completion of audit assignments and reporting of findings
• Work closely with vendors in the assigned projects and ensure monitoring and tracking 
• Review documentation and processes from different stakeholders with the internal audit team.
• Perform ad hoc internal audit reviews.
• Assure proper follow-ups for all audits and assess the adequacy of corrective actions
• Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging risks to continuously enhance the internal audit function.
• Perform any other duties assigned to by line manager related to the nature of the work
• Enforce, incorporate, and comply with all necessary controls and related information security (EIS) policies, procedures, practices, training, reporting, personal due diligence and vigilance, within departmental/unit activities and operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• A tertiary-level qualification from an internationally / regionally recognized institution.
• Industry-recognized certifications like CIA, ACCA or in a relevant field a plus 

Years & Nature of Experience

• Recommended to be 1 to 3 years of equivalent experience where required competencies and experience have been demonstrated
• If with experience, would have been accountable for completion of assigned tasks and project work and has developed a level of competence to carry out work independently 
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
• Strong ethical standards and integrity.

Technical Competencies

• Business Acumen
• Internal Controls
• Project Execution and Control
• Risk Management

Behavioural Competencies

• Communication
• Collaboration
• Digital Fluency
• Integrity