This role required candidate to permanently relocate at Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

About the Company

Founded in the late 1970s in Saudi Arabia\'s oil-rich region, this multinational corporation has solidified its position as a global leader in the petrochemical sector. With a diverse product portfolio ranging from chemicals and intermediates to polymers, agri-nutrients, and metals, the company has expanded its operations across 50 countries. Prioritizing innovation and sustainability, it boasts state-of-the-art research centers and a staunch commitment to environmental responsibility. As a testament to its excellence and influence, the firm actively fosters strategic global partnerships, continuously setting benchmarks in quality and industry standards.

Job Summary

The Principal Auditor role exists to provide technical depth within the organization in the course of conducting, leading and reviewing audits to assess the organization\'s internal controls, risk management and governance processes (as designed, owned and operated by management), to determine whether they are functioning as intended and as applied against globally accepted operations and audit standards. Furthermore, have significant substantive expertise, as well as significant audit experience.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage scheduled audits, following the department\'s audit methodology and guidelines, across the entire audit cycle (planning, fieldwork, and reporting). Can also serve as an auditor to coach other team members. (35%)
• Perform the role of Audit Reviewer on assigned engagements to ensure compliance with IA processes and methodology. (5%)
• Coordinate with all IA Departments to maintain IA charter, policies, procedures, methodology, standards, audit programs, KPIs, and reports. (15%)
• Assess the effectiveness of the internal control environment in specific areas of various types of engagements (assurance, advisory, or special review). Continuously benchmark against best practices, develop data analytics approaches, utilize technology, and adhere to updated IA standards. (15%)
• Manage and develop the annual audit plan and risk ranking for auditable entities. (10%)
• Review, apply, and uphold the Rules of Conduct (Integrity, Objectivity, Confidentiality, and Competency) as per the IIA/IPPF requirements. (5%)
• Assist the Audit Expertise Center (AEC) and other Jurisdictions in their work and audit activities, including identifying themes, conducting follow-up on audit findings, and participating in initiatives and projects. (5%)
• Coach newer staff or those still learning the work process/business activities as part of Continuous Professional Development programs for IA staff competencies. (10%)

Requirements:

• This role required candidate to permanently relocate at Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
• Engineering Bachelor\'s Degree (minimum)
• MBA desired
• Professional audit relevant certification (e.g., CIA, CPEA...etc.) is preferred
• Over 10 to 15 years of experience in the field in large/global companies
• Prior experience of 4 years in internal/external audit
• Prior experience of 3 years in Audit Team Lead role
• Excellent communication, presentation, reporting, interpersonal, and planning skills
• High diligence and patience
• Excellent negotiation skills
• High-level analytical skills
• Excellent knowledge of Root Cause Analysis (RCA) techniques
• Effective team management during audits and projects
• Excellent command of English
• High commitment to work ethic and integrity
• High exposure to Corporate Governance, Risk Management, and Internal Control Systems
• Excellent knowledge of audit professional standards (IIA/IPPF)
• Excellent knowledge of Manufacturing and Project functions (Maintenance, Reliability, Product Movement, EHSS, Mega/Site Projects)
• Good knowledge of other audit jurisdictions (IT, finance and administration, and expertise group)

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