Internal Auditor

About the Role

Almutlaq Group is part of an investment portfolio operating in industrial manufacturing and supporting customers across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and the broader GCC. Its business spans food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, logistics, and agriculture.

The company is hiring an Internal Auditor to deliver independent and objective assurance across manufacturing operations in the UAE and KSA. This position will assess and help strengthen risk management, internal controls, and governance practices, with a strong focus on protecting operational integrity across all sites. The role reports directly to the Executive Board and is designed to preserve complete functional independence.

The right candidate will bring deep internal audit experience together with practical knowledge of manufacturing environments, ensuring that compliance, control, and governance standards remain robust.

Responsibilities

• Create and carry out a risk-focused annual internal audit plan covering operations in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
• Conduct audit fieldwork by interviewing employees, examining records and documents, and testing whether controls are properly designed and working as intended.
• Review the strength and effectiveness of internal controls, governance, and risk management processes.
• Audit key manufacturing areas such as production, inventory handling, procurement, and quality control, including cost monitoring, stock movement, and physical inventory verification.
• Check adherence to internal policies, relevant legal requirements, and industry-specific manufacturing regulations.
• Draft audit reports that are clear, evidence-based, and include practical recommendations that add value.
• Discuss observations with management, secure agreed corrective actions, and monitor follow-through on remediation.
• Share audit outcomes with the Audit Committee or Executive Board when needed.
• Assist with inquiries into suspected fraud or other irregularities and help reinforce a strong culture of control and ethical conduct.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related discipline.
• Professional certification such as CIA, CPA, or CMA is preferred, whether already obtained or actively being pursued.
• At least 7 to 10 years of experience in internal audit or risk advisory, with the ability to independently perform audit procedures.
• Experience with Big 4 firms such as Deloitte, PwC, EY, or KPMG is highly regarded and can reduce the years-of-experience expectation in part; exposure to manufacturing settings is also important.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles, auditing standards, and internal control frameworks such as COSO.
• Hands-on familiarity with internal audit tools and data analytics platforms.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports and present to senior stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities for identifying and assessing risks and control gaps.
• Professional judgment, independence, and tact when presenting findings and obtaining management alignment.
• High integrity, discretion, and professional courage when dealing with sensitive matters.
• Availability to travel frequently between sites in the UAE and KSA.

Additional Information

Work locations: UAE and KSA.

Application instruction: Candidates should email their CV and mention “Internal Auditor” in the message.

Contact email: amghiring54@gmail.com