Internal Audit Manager

Internal Audit Manager – Construction & Capital Projects

Seeking an experienced Internal Audit Manager to join its Group Internal Audit function, based in Saudi Arabia and focused on construction and capital projects across the Kingdom. The role reports to the Senior Internal Audit Manager in Doha and serves as the primary in-country audit lead.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead risk-based audits across construction, EPC, and capital projects in line with applicable IIA standards.
• Assess controls across procurement, tendering, contract management, subcontracting, project cost control, variations, claims, and project closeout.
• Evaluate project financial performance, cost-to-complete forecasts, budget variances, margin risks, and contractual exposure.
• Review JV governance, commercial compliance, project reporting, and key project controls.
• Lead audit fieldwork, risk and control assessments, workpaper reviews, and executive-level reporting.
• Present findings to senior stakeholders, agree corrective actions, and oversee remediation through closure.
• Supervise audit teams and coordinate Saudi-based audit activities with Group Internal Audit in Doha.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Engineering, or a related discipline; CIA, CPA, CFE, or equivalent certification required or near completion.
• 10+ years of progressive internal audit experience, with substantial exposure to construction, EPC, or capital projects.
• Strong expertise in project commercial controls, cost management, contract administration, claims, variations, and JV governance.
• Proven ability to lead engagements independently, challenge senior stakeholders, and communicate findings effectively.
• Excellent English communication and report-writing skills; Arabic is an advantage.
• Based in or willing to relocate to Saudi Arabia, with flexibility for project site visits.