Associate Director/Director – Internal Audit and GRC

Our client is a global business consulting firm. They serve a diverse clientele through its network and independent members, specializing in assisting leaders with critical business challenges across areas such as technology, business processes, analytics, risk, compliance, transactions, and internal audit. They excel in helping organizations navigate and capitalize on opportunities in a fast-changing environment.

What we offer
Your salary is a tax free! You will have the opportunity to expand your network and be a part of a large firm with more than 70 offices in over 20 countries. Our client offers a direct employment contract, competitive salary package, paid leave, paid vacation, paid relocation fees, family ticket, family insurance and other benefits as per KSA Labor Law.

Who you are
You possess deep knowledge in internal audit frameworks, risk and control concepts, resource utilization, project profitability, and business development. You bring a strategic mindset, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to lead high-performing teams in a fast-paced consulting environment. You are passionate about business growth and delivering impactful client solutions.

Education & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• With CA, CPA, CIA, CFE, CISA, ACCA, or equivalent professional certification
• MBA or equivalent post-graduate degree (Preferred)
• 15 plus years of relevant full-time work experience in Consulting/Internal Auditing
• Experience in leading consulting firms or a "Big 4" will be an added advantage
• Experience across sectors such as Retail, Trading, Contracting, Automotive, FMCG, or Production
• Fluent in English (reading, speaking, and writing). Preference will be given to Bilingual candidates (Arabic/English).

Description
In this role, you will be responsible for growing the Internal Audit practice, managing high-profile audit engagements, and leading a team of auditors while ensuring the highest level of service delivery. You will be expected to lead client interactions, deliver high-quality solutions, and play a significant role in developing business opportunities for the firm. Some of the key responsibilities of this role are:

• Ensures adequate focus on personal professional growth relevant to taking on more challenging assignments, in line with standard audit career progression - proactively seeks relevant Education and training opportunities
• Performs other related duties as assigned. Understand the business model and business processes of the client
• Conducts assigned audit engagements successfully from beginning to end
• Identifies and communicates issues raised, offering recommended solutions relevant to business and risk
• Supervises junior auditors assigned to engagements providing guidance and overall review of deliverables
• Ensures audit conclusions are based on a complete understanding of the process, circumstances, and risk
• Develops audit programs and testing procedures relevant to risk and test objectives.
• Stay abreast of current business and economic developments relevant to the client's business
• Develop a positive work environment and encourage teamwork
• Assist in preparing project plan, work program, perform data analyses, document working papers etc. as required by the execution team
• CXOs, Board of Assist in preparing client presentations, and proposals (for different target audiences Directors, Audit Committees) Manage performance of audit procedures. This includes identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analyzing evidence, and documenting client processes and procedures. Demonstrate technical competence in related domain.
• Business development and growth of the practice in terms of revenue, team and profitability.