Assistant Manager – Internal Audit & Financial Advisory
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Job Location:
Dammam - Saudi Arabia
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
18 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
WE ARE HIRING - Assistant Manager Internal Audit & Financial Advisory (IAFA)
The Assistant Manager will lead internal audit risk advisory and governance engagements across multiple sectors ensuring high-quality delivery aligned with methodology and professional standards. This role involves managing client relationships supervising project teams reviewing deliverables and providing value-added insights to enhance clients governance risk and control frameworks. The Assistant Manager acts as a key liaison between senior leadership and clients ensuring operational excellence and service quality.
Key Responsibilities:
- Engagement Leadership & Delivery
- Lead end-to-end internal audit engagements including scoping planning execution reporting and follow-up.
- Conduct high-level process walkthroughs risk assessments and design comprehensive testing plans.
- Review work papers testing results and deliverables prepared by subordinates.
- Ensure internal audits are performed in accordance with IIA Standards GIAS methodology and relevant regulatory frameworks (e.g. CMA SAMA regulators).
- Present audit observations implications and recommendations to senior management and Board/Audit Committees.
- Risk Management & Consulting
- Lead development of risk assessment frameworks risk appetite statements and enterprise- wide risk registers.
- Facilitate risk workshops with senior stakeholders and provide insights on key strategic operational and financial risks.
- Design and recommend improvements to governance structures internal controls and compliance frameworks.
- Conduct maturity assessments gap analysis and benchmarking against COSO ERM ISO 31000 ISO 37301 etc.
- Compliance Governance & Controls Advisory
- Lead reviews covering compliance risk assessment compliance universe development and monitoring frameworks.
- Evaluate entity-level controls segregation of duties (SoD) and ITGCs in collaboration with Technology Risk teams.
- Provide advisory support on ICOFR/SOX corporate governance charters delegation of authority and policy frameworks.
- Client Relationship Management
- Serve as the primary point of contact for day-to-day client communication and expectations.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships addressing concerns challenges and requests proactively.
- Identify cross-selling and value creation opportunities to support business development efforts.
- Project Management & Quality Assurance
- Prepare engagement budgets manage timelines monitor progress and ensure adherence to quality standards.
- Review and approve deliverables (reports risk control matrices working papers) before submission to Managers/Directors.
- Mentor coach and provide on-the-job training to junior team members fostering talent development.
6. Data Analytics & Digital Audit Enablement
- Integrate data analytics tools (Power BI Alteryx etc.) into audit approaches to enhance quality and efficiency.
- Promote the use of digital auditing tools continuous monitoring dashboards automation and AI-enabled methodologies.
- Support transformation initiatives within the Internal Audit function including adoption of advanced technologies.
7. Business Development & Thought Leadership
- Support proposal writing RFP responses and scoping discussions for new engagements.
- Contribute to internal knowledge development training sessions and thought leadership materials.
- Assist in developing long-term client service plans and internal audit strategies.
Qualifications & Experience Education
- CIA CPA ACCA CMA CISA CRMA or equivalent.
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business or related field.
Experience
- 56 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 (TeamMate AuditBoard 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.
Benefits
- Annual airfare allowance Family visa sponsorship Medical insurance Annual performance bonus.
Location
Selected personnel would be based out of the Dammam KSA office.
Key Skills
- Administrative Skills
- Time Management
- Internal Audit
- Accounting And Auditing
- Leadership skills
- Organizational Skill
- Accounting & Finance
- Business Process Skill
- Communication
- External Audit
- Relationship Management
- Strategic Thinking Skills
- Team Player Spirit
- Budgeting Skills
- Problem Solving Skills
