Internal Audit Associate - Corporate

About the Role and Company

Alfanar is a Saudi-based enterprise with a global footprint, specializing in the production and trading of diverse electrical products across low, medium, and high voltage ranges. It also offers solutions in conventional and renewable energy sectors, oil and gas, water treatment, infrastructure, technical services, and digital technologies. The core manufacturing hub is a modern 700,000 square-meter complex in Riyadh, featuring advanced facilities and staffed by expert professionals. The company values high-quality standards and invests heavily in workforce development, fostering an empowering and supportive work environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist in pinpointing critical risk factors during internal audit planning phases.
• Support team efforts in planning audit engagements and prepare commencement communications with process owners.
• Help document business workflows, control mechanisms, and utilise relevant applications.
• Contribute to tests evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls under supervision.
• Engage in audits by applying risk-based strategies and help implement comprehensive audit programs targeting identified risks.
• Participate in ad hoc audits emerging from reported or observed issues and assist in reviewing new or updated systems prior to implementation.
• Analyze basic performance data to detect inefficiencies and identify potential enhancements.
• Use business intelligence tools to monitor ongoing audits, track action plan progress, and collect stakeholder feedback.
• Draft audit findings and compile reports under guidance, ensuring all documentation including planning records and working papers are complete and well-organized.
• Work to update both soft and technical skills relevant to audit tasks.
• Deliver planned audit activities effectively within time and budget targets and provide periodic detailed progress reports.
• Address and resolve routine challenges, escalating complex operational matters as necessary.
• Maintain and improve quality processes and ensure adherence to safety, legislative, and environmental guidelines within the scope of work.
• Promote continuous improvement through documentation, policy enforcement, procedural updates, and pursuing automation where feasible.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• Two to four years of professional experience in audit functions.
• Strong knowledge of audit best practices, review techniques, and auditing standards.