Director of Internal Audit

Brewer Morris is partnering with one of Saudi Arabia’s largest and most high-profile organisations, committed to delivering reliable, sustainable, and innovative renewable energy solutions. With a proven, diversified business model generating strong financial returns and significant investment now in place, they are extremely well-positioned for future growth.

The Internal Audit Director - Finance will lead the internal audit function to provide independent, objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve the company’s financial operations. This role involves developing and implementing an effective internal audit strategy, assessing internal financial controls, risk management, and governance processes. The Internal Audit Director will report directly to the Chief Internal Auditor and work closely with senior management and the Audit Committee.

This newly created role will assist the Chief Internal Auditor, Board, and Senior Management in identifying and assessing business risks, providing independent assurance over internal controls, and offering real-time support and challenge to senior management when developing and implementing new processes.

The Role

• Build strong relationships with the Audit Committee, CEO, and Executive Team by providing independent assurance through assessing the internal control and risk management systems, establishing assurance strategies and plans, and developing and implementing the Annual Internal Audit Plan.
• Lead and execute Internal Audits, ensuring that all work undertaken meets agreed timescales and complies with quality requirements.
• Maintain and develop an understanding of the organization’s environment and risks, its objectives, strategies, processes, and capabilities, and its risk management strategies, while keeping current with the audit environment and emerging risks.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive internal audit plan focused on financial processes and controls, aligned with the company’s strategic objectives and risk profile.
• Lead and manage the finance internal audit team, including recruitment, training, performance evaluation, and professional development.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify financial risks and design audit procedures to evaluate the effectiveness of internal financial controls.
• Ensure finance audits are completed in a timely manner, and results are communicated clearly and effectively to senior management and the Audit Committee.
• Provide recommendations to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of financial operations, risk management, and internal controls.
• Monitor the implementation of finance-related audit recommendations and follow up on corrective actions.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in financial internal auditing and risk management.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence within the internal audit function.
• Collaborate with external auditors and regulatory bodies as necessary.
• Prepare and present periodic reports to the Audit Committee, CFO, and senior management on financial audit findings and recommendations.

The Person

You will be a confident communicator with a passion for adding value to stakeholders, providing robust independent assurance, and challenging the effectiveness of processes and controls across the entire scope of the organization. To be considered for this role, the following experience is essential:

• Significant experience leading Internal Audits within a large, complex organization.
• Degree-level qualification from a leading university.
• Big 4-trained qualified accountant (ACA, CPA) and/or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in internal auditing with a focus on financial processes, including at least 5 years in a leadership role within a multinational organization.
• Strong understanding of financial risk management, internal financial controls, and governance processes.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a high-performing team.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and ethical standards.
• Native Arabic and fluent English skills are essential.