Internal Audit Manager

Key Responsibilities

1. Audit Planning and Strategy

• Develop and implement a risk-based annual audit plan aligned with the organization’s strategic objectives.
• Assess key business risks, internal controls, and compliance with laws and regulations.
• Identify areas of potential improvement in operational efficiency and control effectiveness.

2. Audit Execution and Management

• Lead and supervise audit engagements from planning through reporting stages.
• Review audit workpapers, ensure adequate documentation, and verify that audit objectives are achieved.
• Conduct complex audits independently and provide technical guidance to audit staff.
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and risk management processes.

3. Reporting and Follow-up

• Prepare and present clear and concise audit reports to management and the Audit Committee.
• Communicate audit findings, risks, and recommendations in a professional and constructive manner.
• Monitor and follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations.

4. Leadership and Team Development

• Mentor and develop junior auditors, promoting continuous learning and professional growth.
• Foster a culture of integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement within the audit function.

5. Compliance and Continuous Improvement

• Stay abreast of emerging risks, audit standards, and regulatory changes.
• Ensure internal audit activities comply with IIA Standards and relevant professional frameworks.
• Recommend process improvements and contribute to the enhancement of governance and risk management frameworks.

Qualifications and Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Master’s degree is an advantage.

Professional Certifications:

Professional qualifications such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Saudi Organization for Certified Public Accountants (SOCPA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) are preferred

Experience:

Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in internal auditing, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.

Skills and Competencies:

• Solid knowledge of the Global Internal Audit Standards. 
• Excellent analytical, communication, and report-writing skills.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under pressure.
• Proficiency in audit management and data analytics tools.

Alkhorayef Group was founded in 1957 by the late Abdullah Ibrahim Alkhorayef, who was quite ambitious and daring. By virtue of his dedication, the group made its name in Saudi Arabia’s agriculture sector. He soon represented reputable international producers of water pumps, agricultural, irrigation and well drilling equipment in the Kingdom.

In a short span of time, Alkhorayef Group has achieved excellence on agricultural market by representing and marketing the top of the line brands, combined with a variety of excellent services to its customers.

The Company diversified its activities and continued its progress in various fields such as machinery systems, oil, contracting as well as printing and paper. As it became necessary to pay particular and specialized attention to each field, the founding Company branched into several subsidiaries, each being independent in terms of management and resources, but all are unified under the established corporate code of ethics of the Alkhorayef Group.

Today the Group which enjoys a worldwide presence ,operates in more than 40 countries representing renowned quality products and manufacturers.