Head of Internal Audit.

Overview

Our client, a diversified group from manufacturing conglomerate in Jubail, KSA, is seeking an accomplished IA professional to lead its Internal Audit function across multiple group entities. This strategic leadership role is pivotal in strengthening the organization’s governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks, while driving operational excellence and integrity across the group.

Education, Experience & Skills:

• Chartered Accountant (CA) – Mandatory, with Big 4  background.
• Minimum 12–15 years of progressive experience in multinational corporations (MNCs), with strong exposure to listed entities and large-scale operations.
• Proven leadership experience in managing audit functions at a group or enterprise-wide level.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage board members, regulators and senior leadership.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to align internal audit priorities to organizational strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead nternal Audit Division (IAD) across all group companies, establishing a culture of accountability, transparency and ethical governance. 
• Develop and implement risk-based audit plans aligned with group objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate internal controls, assess enterprise-wide risks and recommend actionable improvements to mitigate exposures. 
• Provide insightful and independent recommendations to the Board, Audit Committee and CEO, influencing strategic decisions. 
• Lead group-wide investigations, forensic audits, and ad-hoc projects as directed by the CEO/Audit Committee. 
• Drive audit transformation initiatives, leveraging technology, data analytics and global best practices. 
• Partner with business leaders to streamline processes, optimize resources, and embed a strong control environment.