FMCG Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
Senior Internal Auditor
Permanent / Full Time
A leading FMCG company is looking to hire an Internal Audit Manager to look after internal controls for the business.
- Based in Riyadh.
- 4-5 years of experience in internal audit, finance, or internal control.
- Excellent English communication (reading/writing) required.
About the Job:
We’re seeking a skilled and proactive Senior Internal Auditor to join a dynamic internal audit team within a growing business based in Riyadh. The role involves extensive field engagement across branches, supporting risk mitigation, compliance, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Contribute to audit plan development and execute audits covering internal controls, governance, and risk processes.
- Evaluate business process efficiency, data integrity, and document manual and automated workflows.
- Perform IT control audits (desirable) and conduct branch/plant visits periodically.
- Audit support functions, manufacturing, and sales operations to assess and enhance operational effectiveness.
- Identify and recommend improvements to drive business performance.
- Conduct risk assessments and support mitigation strategies in collaboration with senior management.
- Prepare detailed audit reports with clear findings and recommendations.
- Follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations.
- Ensure compliance with internal standards, regulatory requirements, and audit practices.
- Stay updated with regulatory changes and industry best practices.
- Collaborate closely with internal audit peers.
- Mentor junior auditors within the team.
Key Ingredients:
- Due to Saudi government regulations, only Saudi nationals can be considered for this role.
- Minimum 4–5 years of experience in internal audit, finance, or internal control.
- Excellent English communication (reading/writing) required.
- Strong relationship management and stakeholder engagement.
- Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel (A+ level).
- SAP or other audit software knowledge is a plus.
- Tech-savvy mindset with flexibility to travel across branches (approx. one visit every 2 months).
- FMCG or similar industry background preferred, but open to all sectors.
Please note that only candidates with relevant experience will be contacted to discuss the position further.