Associate Manager - Internal Audit

About the Role
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. The individual 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement internal audit plans in line with SAMA requirements and industry best practices.
• Execute and lead audit projects and tasks under supervision to ensure successful completion.
• Deliver audits per the audit plan to ensure timely and relevant audit outcomes.
• Implement and execute audit plans in alignment with best practices under the 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 on assigned projects, ensuring effective monitoring and tracking.
• Review documentation and processes from different stakeholders with the internal audit team.
• Perform ad hoc internal audit reviews as necessary.
• Assure proper follow-ups for all audits and assess the adequacy of corrective actions taken.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging risks to continuously enhance the internal audit function.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the 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.

Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications

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

Years & Nature of Experience

• Recommended to have 1 to 3 years of equivalent experience where required competencies and experience have been demonstrated.
• If with experience, would have been accountable for the 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