Senior Auditor - Compliance Audit and Management

Overview

The Senior Compliance Auditor will lead thorough audits and assessments of the organization's support departments such as HR, Finance, Customer Experience, Commercial, and Procurement. This role ensures adherence to laws, policies, and industry norms throughout all company operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement risk and compliance audit projects aligned with the yearly audit schedule and risk evaluation outcomes.
• Contribute to risk evaluation and the creation of the annual audit framework.
• Support the Regional Internal Audit Manager in crafting a Regional Risk Prioritization Matrix to focus audit visits effectively.
• Assist in designing the audit methodology and testing procedures for assigned regional audits, ensuring thorough review of critical business risks and controls.
• Coordinate efficiently with regional audit teams and monitoring units to pinpoint significant risk areas within audit scopes.
• Prepare audit backgrounds, scopes, and objectives for Regional Internal Audit visits, securing alignment with the Regional Audit Manager.
• Conduct interviews, analyze documentation, prepare process mappings, execute surveys, and document findings comprehensively.
• Perform independent walkthroughs and fieldwork to assess compliance with policies and regulations and the efficacy of regional audit functions.
• Spot internal control gaps, policy breaches, and regulatory non-compliance; propose practical improvements.
• Develop clear, actionable audit findings and recommendations; communicate these effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Draft audit reports that meet objectives with well-supported conclusions and recommendations.
• Review working papers for completeness and alignment with audit scope.
• Maintain professional standards and ethics in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors.
• Continuously explore and apply advanced audit techniques to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Pursue ongoing professional development and share acquired knowledge with colleagues.
• Stay updated on relevant Saudi Arabian regulations and collaborate with legal counsel to evaluate compliance efforts.
• Monitor business trends, new standards, and their organizational impacts; apply technical audit standards accurately.

Required Experience and Skills

• Minimum three years of relevant experience; retail sector expertise preferred.
• Experience within the GCC region is advantageous.
• Expertise in risk control, governance, compliance, and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong capabilities in data analysis, financial review, and risk assessment.
• Proficient in audit reporting and documentation practices.
• Effective verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Quality inspection skills and comprehensive knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.