Internal Audit Manager

About the Company

Albawani is a prominent Saudi Arabian construction and contracting group that began in 1991 as a civil works contractor and has since expanded into a diversified business serving construction, infrastructure, engineering, water and power, and industrial services. Based in Riyadh, the company delivers major commercial, healthcare, educational, and government projects across the Kingdom. It is widely recognized for its focus on quality, safety, and innovation, and it holds multiple international ISO certifications as well as a Class-1 contractor rating in Saudi Arabia.

Role Overview

The Internal Audit Manager leads the execution of the yearly internal audit plan and plays an important part in strengthening the audit function. The position is responsible for guiding internal auditors, setting direction for audit work, ensuring reviews meet quality standards, and supporting ongoing improvement of the department. The role also works closely with the Director of Internal Audit and presents audit results and key observations to the CAE.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the department’s ARC-related decisions and ensure they are implemented on time, with monthly status reporting.
• Complete the assigned share of the annual audit plan within the required deadlines.
• Review and approve all audit programs before they are used.
• Manage audit timelines and compare actual spending against the approved budget.
• Maintain compliance with attendance expectations and working hours.
• Track follow-up actions linked to ARC matters and provide monthly progress and closure updates.
• Finish all audits allocated under the annual plan within the scheduled period.
• Check that audit programs are suitable, accurate, and aligned with internal audit standards before execution.
• Monitor audit assignments to ensure delivery stays within planned time and cost limits.
• Confirm that the team follows approved attendance and work-hour requirements.
• Oversee audit quality assurance activities and carry out regular reviews to verify compliance with internal audit standards.
• Meet annual professional education obligations and share knowledge through at least two team learning sessions.
• Gather feedback from stakeholders after audit completion and sustain a minimum satisfaction level of 75%.
• Complete 40 planned CPE hours and conduct two training or knowledge-sharing sessions each year.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of audit experience, with preference for exposure to construction or project-based environments.
• Solid understanding of internal controls, risk management, and audit techniques.
• Hands-on experience with ERP platforms such as SAP or Oracle.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related discipline.
• Valid CIA certification is mandatory.

Additional Information

This is a full-time, onsite position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role carries expectations around attendance discipline, working hours compliance, completion of annual CPE requirements, and ongoing team knowledge-sharing. Stakeholder satisfaction and timely execution of audit work are key performance expectations.