Senior Internal Auditor

Waad Academy Schools

Employer Active

Posted 7 hrs ago

Experience

6 - 8 Years

Job Location

Jeddah - Saudi Arabia

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration(Management), MBA/PG Diploma in Business Mgmt, Inst. of Cost & Works Accountants(Cost & Works Accountant), Chartered Financial Analyst(Finance), Chartered Accountant(Chartered Accountant)

Nationality

Any Nationality

Gender

Not Mentioned

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Establish the internal audit framework, charter, and methodology.

Develop and execute the annual, risk-based internal audit plan.

Conduct audits covering operational, academic, financial, HR, procurement, and compliance areas.

Prepare and present audit reports and recommendations to the Board Audit Committee.

Support risk management processes and monitor internal control improvements.

Lead or support fraud investigations and special reviews.

Promote strong internal control culture across the organization.

  • Bachelor s degree in Accounting, Finance, Audit, or related field.
  • Professional certification preferred: CIA, CPA, or equivalent.
  • Minimum 6 8 years of internal audit experience, ideally in education, services, or diversified groups. Big 4 audit firm experience is a plus.
  • Strong knowledge of IFRS, internal control frameworks (COSO), and risk management.
  • Experience implementing or working with cloud-based ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics 365).
  • Excellent reporting, communication, and analytical skills.

Key Competencies

High integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Ability to independently manage audits and meet deadlines.

Strong stakeholder management with the ability to challenge processes diplomatically.

Strategic mindset with hands-on execution capability.

Desired Candidate Profile

Bachelor s degree in Accounting, Finance, Audit, or related field.

  • Professional certification preferred: CIA, CPA, or equivalent.
  • Minimum 6 8 years of internal audit experience, ideally in education, services, or diversified groups. Big 4 audit firm experience is a plus.
  • Strong knowledge of IFRS, internal control frameworks (COSO), and risk management.
  • Experience implementing or working with cloud-based ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics 365).
  • Excellent reporting, communication, and analytical skills.

Company Industry

  • Education
  • Training
  • Teaching
  • Academics

Department / Functional Area

  • Accounts
  • Taxation
  • Audit
  • Company Secretary

Keywords

  • Senior Internal Auditor

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Waad Academy Schools

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