Section Manager, Internal Audit

Job Overview

The Section Manager of Internal Audit will steer manufacturing audit operations, lead audit teams, evaluate operational controls, and suggest enhancements to optimize process efficiency, compliance, and overall performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct risk evaluations focused on manufacturing to formulate audit plans that address operations, supply chain, inventory management, procurement, and regulatory compliance.
• Define audit parameters including scope, objectives, and needed resources while coordinating with plant leaders and process owners.
• Examine manufacturing workflows and assess the robustness of operational and financial control systems.
• Identify deficiencies in controls, recommend process improvements, and uncover opportunities to elevate operational effectiveness.
• Review controls embedded in ERP systems, manufacturing software, and operational technologies.
• Lead and manage audit engagements, supervising audit teams throughout their tasks.
• Scrutinize audit findings to authenticate evidence ensuring delivery of high-quality audit results.
• Direct special audits focusing on operational weaknesses, production inefficiencies, and control challenges.
• Interpret manufacturing KPIs to detect risks, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement.
• Offer actionable insights to boost process efficiency, cost-saving, and operational excellence.
• Oversee audit governance by monitoring corrective measures, key risk indicators, and ongoing audit activities.
• Prepare and present audit reports, conveying risks and recommendations effectively to stakeholders.
• Maintain strong professional relationships with plant management and operational teams to facilitate audit processes.

Human Resources and Leadership

• Recruit, identify, and develop high-performing team members to build a strong secondary management tier.
• Manage underperforming employees through guidance or necessary separation while ensuring fair treatment and equal opportunity.
• Set performance-based evaluation criteria aligned with organizational objectives.
• Ensure a delegation of authority matrix is in place consistent with company policies.
• Exert full accountability for operational areas aligned with job responsibilities ensuring timely, quality, and cost-effective outcomes.
• Demonstrate proactive problem anticipation and timely decision-making abilities.

Business and Organizational Development

• Translate corporate goals into actionable business and development plans, monitor their execution, and adjust strategies to improve outcomes.
• Deliver regular progress reports and manage budgetary control to achieve cost efficiency.
• Design and update organizational structure in accordance with current and future needs.
• Ensure clear job descriptions exist and are properly implemented throughout the organization.
• Develop and manage well-defined policies, procedures, and systems, promoting automation whenever possible.
• Be proficient in navigating relevant IT solutions, advocating for full utilization of automated systems and fostering their cultural integration.
• Maintain the highest quality standards as a key competitive advantage, reflecting company ethos.
• Adapt quickly to evolving techniques, technologies, management structures, and business models.
• Uphold health, safety, and environmental standards ensuring a secure and compliant workplace.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related disciplines.
• Between 6 to 10 years of relevant work experience.

Core Competencies

• Expertise in Audit Best Practices, Planning, Reporting, and Procedures/Standards.
• Experience with Compliance Audits, Internal Audit Controls, Post-Audit Reviews, and Security Audits.

Company Profile

Alfanar is a Saudi-based international company specializing in manufacturing and trading various electrical products ranging from low to high voltage, alongside offering solutions in renewable energy, oil and gas, water treatment, infrastructure, technical services, and digital sectors. Their main manufacturing hub is located in Medinet Alfanar Alsinaiya in Riyadh, a large facility equipped with cutting-edge technology and staffed by highly qualified professionals. Alfanar emphasizes high-quality standards and the continuous development of its workforce, creating a stimulating and rewarding workplace culture that enables employees to take pride in their contribution to the company’s success.