Consultant / Senior Consultant – Internal Audit (Manufacturing Industry)

Consultant / Senior Consultant – Internal Audit (Manufacturing Industry)

Position Summary:

The Consultant / Senior Consultant will be responsible for delivering internal audit, risk advisory, and governance-related engagements across diverse industries. The role requires strong analytical capabilities, understanding of business processes, risk management principles, and the ability to support clients in strengthening their internal control environment. Senior Consultants will additionally supervise junior team members, lead workstreams, and manage day-to-day client interactions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Internal Audit

• Perform end-to-end internal audit engagements, including planning, process walkthroughs, risk and control assessment, testing, reporting, and follow-up.
• Document business processes using flowcharts, narratives, and risk control matrices.
• Identify control deficiencies, develop practical recommendations, and draft high-quality audit reports.
• Execute testing of design and operating effectiveness of controls, including ICOFR / SOX-type reviews (where applicable).
• Apply Protiviti methodology, professional standards (IIA / IPPF / GIAS), and regulatory requirements (e.g., CMA, SAMA where applicable).

2. Risk Management & Advisory

• Support development of risk registers, enterprise risk frameworks, risk appetite statements, and risk assessment criteria.
• Conduct risk workshops, stakeholder interviews, and root cause analysis.
• Assist clients in designing internal control frameworks, governance structures, and policy enhancements.
• Support maturity assessments, gap analysis, and benchmarking against industry best practices (COSO ERM, ISO 31000, ISO 37301, etc.).

3. Compliance, Governance, and Controls Advisory

• Assist in developing compliance frameworks, compliance risk assessments, and monitoring plans.
• Conduct regulatory reviews and identify gaps against local/cross-border regulations (CMA, SAMA regulators, etc.)
• Evaluate entity-level controls, segregation of duties (SoD), and ITGCs with support from technology teams.

4. Client Management & Stakeholder Interaction

• Engage with client process owners during interviews, walkthroughs, and presentation of findings.
• Maintain strong relationships with client stakeholders to ensure project success and service excellence.
• Senior Consultants: Lead client discussions, handle challenging conversations, and provide value-added insights.

5. Project Management & Quality Assurance

• Prepare audit plans, testing matrices, working papers, and deliverables aligned with Protiviti quality standards.
• Track engagement budgets, timelines, and risks to ensure timely delivery.
• Senior Consultants: Supervise junior staff, review working papers, and ensure adherence to methodologies.

6. Data Analytics & Digital Enablement

• Use data analytics tools (ACL, Power BI, Alteryx, or equivalent) to enhance project efficiency.
• Apply digital internal audit techniques, continuous controls monitoring, and automation tools (preferred for Senior Consultant level).

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• CIA, CPA, ACCA, CMA, CISA, CRMA, or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.

Experience

• Consultant: 3–4 years of experience in internal audit, risk advisory, or relevant consulting.
• Senior Consultant: 4–5 years of relevant experience, preferably in a Big 4 or professional services environment.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of internal audit methodology and risk management principles within Manufacturing industry.
• Ability to analyze processes, identify risks, and evaluate controls.
• Work independently as well as in a team-oriented environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, project management and client relationship skills
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office; familiarity with audit management systems (Team Mate, Audit Board, etc.) is a plus.
• Analytical mindset with ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in teams.
• Senior Consultants: Leadership skills and experience guiding junior team members.
• Senior Consultants: Experience in mentoring and people developmental skills.

Work Environment

• Client-facing role with travel requirements depending on engagements.
• Fast-paced environment requiring adaptability, professional judgment, and commitment to quality.

Location:

Selected personnel would be based out of the Dammam, KSA office.