Internal Auditor

Internal Auditor (CIA) – Manufacturing Industry

Location : Jeddah

Industry : Manufacturing

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Internal Auditor (CIA) to lead the internal audit function for our diversified manufacturing group. The ideal candidate will be responsible for strengthening governance, risk management, compliance, and internal control systems across multiple business units and operations.

This role requires a proactive leader with strong exposure to manufacturing environments, operational audits, financial controls, and enterprise risk management.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Group’s internal audit strategy, annual audit plans, and risk-based audit framework.
• Lead financial, operational, compliance, and process audits across manufacturing plants and group companies.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, governance processes, and risk management systems.
• Review manufacturing operations, procurement, inventory management, production processes, warehousing, and supply chain controls.
• Identify operational inefficiencies, control gaps, fraud risks, and areas for cost optimization and process improvement.
• Prepare detailed audit findings, reports, and recommendations for senior management and the Audit Committee.
• Monitor implementation and closure of corrective action plans.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, IFRS standards, regulatory requirements, and internal procedures.
• Coordinate with external auditors and support regulatory or special audits when required.
• Conduct investigations, special reviews, and fraud risk assessments where necessary.
• Build, lead, and mentor the internal audit team while promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Support management with advisory insights to improve operational and financial performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, or related field.
• Mandatory professional certification:
• Must be CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) Certified
• Additional certifications such as CPA, ACCA, CMA, or CFE will be an advantage.
• Minimum 8–15 years of progressive experience in internal audit, preferably within manufacturing or industrial groups.
• Strong knowledge of internal audit standards, risk management, governance, and compliance frameworks.
• Experience auditing manufacturing operations, inventory controls, production costing, procurement, and plant processes.
• Strong analytical, leadership, report writing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP / SAP ECC is preferred.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professional ethics.

Preferred Attributes

• Strategic thinker with strong business and operational understanding.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive process improvements.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple audits/projects simultaneously.