The Role

The non-profit organisation is hiring a Financial Audit Staff Officer, Specialist, or Senior Specialist based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The position sits within the Internal Audit function and covers financial audits, internal control assessments, and assurance activities across the organisation's functions, activities, and portfolios. The role reports to the Internal Audit Director. Applications close 26 August 2026.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Audit & Assurance

• Conduct financial audits across the organisation's functions, activities, and portfolios to assess compliance with applicable accounting standards, policies, procedures, and governance requirements.
• Review financial transactions, accounting records, financial statements, reconciliations, and supporting documentation to assess accuracy, completeness, and reliability.
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of financial reporting controls, accounting processes, and financial governance mechanisms.
• Assess compliance with the organisation's financial policies, procedures, delegated authorities, and regulatory obligations.

Internal Controls & Risk Assessment

• Assess the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting, treasury activities, investments, financing activities, and related financial processes.
• Identify financial control weaknesses, gaps, irregularities, and improvement opportunities, and recommend corrective actions.
• Support risk assessments and audit planning by identifying financial risks and control priorities across the organisation.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of remediation actions implemented in response to audit findings and control deficiencies.

Audit Reporting & Follow-Up

• Prepare audit working papers, audit reports, findings, recommendations, and supporting analyses in accordance with internal audit standards and methodologies.
• Track implementation of agreed audit recommendations and corrective actions, and report progress to management.
• Maintain audit documentation, evidence files, audit schedules, and financial audit records.
• Provide financial audit insights to the Internal Audit Director and relevant stakeholders.

Investigations & Special Reviews

• Support investigations into suspected financial irregularities, fraud, control breaches, and financial misconduct where required.
• Assist in conducting special reviews and financial assessments requested by management or governance bodies.
• Coordinate with relevant departments and stakeholders during investigations and audit reviews.
• Support the collection, validation, and analysis of financial information required for investigations and assurance activities.

Skills & Experience

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2–6 years of relevant experience in internal audit, external audit, accounting, financial controls, financial reporting, or related fields.
• Experience within development institutions, financial institutions, audit firms, government entities, or multinational organisations is preferred.
• Experience supporting financial audits, accounting reviews, internal control assessments, or assurance activities.
• Experience working with accounting standards, audit methodologies, and financial governance frameworks.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting standards, auditing methodologies, and internal control frameworks.
• Knowledge of financial audits, financial controls, treasury processes, and financial governance practices.
• Ability to evaluate financial records, identify control weaknesses, and assess compliance with financial policies and regulations.
• Strong report-writing, documentation, and audit evidence management skills.
• Proficiency in financial systems, ERP platforms, spreadsheets, and audit tools.
• Strong analytical, investigative, and risk assessment capabilities.

Behavioural Skills

• Strong attention to detail and professional scepticism.
• Clear communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, objectivity, and professional independence.
• Ability to manage multiple audit assignments and deadlines concurrently.
• Ability to work collaboratively across functions while maintaining an independent assurance perspective.

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