Senior Internal Audit Specialist

Reporting Line: Internal Audit Functionally to the Audit Committee Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Employment Type: Full-time | On-site About the Role We are seeking a detail-oriented and independent Senior Internal Audit Specialist to support the internal audit function of Alomar Holding Company and its subsidiaries. Key Responsibilities - Execute approved risk-based internal audit assignments across the holding company and its subsidiaries. - Review financial, operational, procurement, HR, project, and compliance processes. - Assess the design and effectiveness of internal controls, approval workflows, delegated authorities, policies, and procedures. - Audit payment cycles, procurement activities, contracts, vendor onboarding, receivables, payroll, fixed assets, inventory, and cash management. - Review project controls including budgets, BOQs, variations, contractor payments, tender evaluations, cost overruns, and project documentation. - Identify control gaps, compliance breaches, financial risks, operational inefficiencies, and potential fraud indicators. - Prepare audit working papers, evidence files, audit observations, risk ratings, root-cause analysis, and recommended corrective actions. - Draft clear audit reports and presentations for management and the Audit Committee. - Maintain audit findings trackers and follow up with responsible departments until corrective actions are closed. - Support investigations related to suspected fraud, policy violations, conflicts of interest, or financial irregularities. - Assist in preparing the annual audit plan, audit universe, risk assessments, and periodic Audit Committee reporting. - Maintain confidentiality, professional skepticism, and independence throughout all audit engagements. Mandatory Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Internal Audit, Business Administration, or a related field. - Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in internal audit, external audit, risk, compliance, or financial controls. - Minimum 2 years of direct internal audit experience. - Practical experience auditing financial controls, procurement, payment cycles, contracts, payroll, and operational processes. - Strong understanding of internal control principles, risk assessment, audit documentation, and audit reporting. - Strong Excel skills. - Business-fluent English. - Eligible to work in Saudi Arabia. Preferred Qualifications - CIA, SOCPA, CPA, ACCA, CISA, or CRMA certification, or progress toward one of these certifications. - Experience auditing multiple entities, subsidiaries, or a group structure. - Experience in real estate, construction, contracting, investment, or diversified holding groups. - Experience using ERP systems such as Odoo, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar. - Familiarity with Saudi compliance requirements, VAT, ZATCA controls, and corporate governance practices. - Proficiency in Arabic.