Assistant Manager Internal Audit

Title (E):Assistant Internal Audit ManagerTitle (A):مساعد مدير المراجعة الداخليةReports to:Internal Audit ManagerSBU:Corporate

Department: Internal AuditPurpose/Overview:The Assistant Internal Audit Manager supports the Internal Audit Head in planning and delivering risk-based assurance and advisory engagements across ELAF Group’s hotel operations and corporate functions.

The role leads assigned audit engagements, performs first-level review of audit work papers and reports, supports risk assessment and audit planning, follows up on management actions, and contributes to the development of the Internal Audit team, in accordance with the IIA Global Internal Audit Standards (2024), the Internal Audit Charter, and applicable policies and procedures.KPIs:Audit Plan DeliveryAudit Engagement Quality and EffectivenessAudit Reporting TimelinessAudit Documentation and ComplianceManagement Action Follow-up and ClosureStakeholder SatisfactionCompliance with Internal Audit Standards and MethodologyEffective Use of Data AnalyticsKey Accountabilities:Financial/Monetary: (Revenue/Cost)Manage assigned audit engagements effectively within approved resources and planned timelines.Provide input and estimates to support the development of the annual Internal Audit Plan and resource requirements.Assess the reliability, integrity, and accuracy of financial and operational information within audited areas.Identify opportunities to strengthen controls, improve efficiency, and mitigate financial and operational risks. Customer/Client: (Internal/External)Agree engagement scope, findings and action plans with property and department management.Review draft reports before Manager sign-off, ensuring findings state condition, criteria, root cause, effect and agreed actions.Lead or support advisory engagements as assigned (e.g. control design for new systems, processes or hotel openings).Suppliers/Vendors: (Regulators/Others)Coordinate with the external auditor and co-sourced specialists on assigned engagements.Support effective coordination and information exchange with external parties while maintaining Internal Audit independence, confidentiality, and professional standards.People/Employee: (Unit/Group wide)Supervise, coach, and provide guidance to Senior Internal Auditors, Internal Auditors, and Associates assigned to engagements.Review team members’ work and provide constructive feedback to support quality, capability, and professional development.Provide input into individual objectives, performance assessments, and development plans.Support the Internal Audit Manager in workload allocation, engagement assignments, and team development.Act on behalf of the Internal Audit Manager during periods of absence, as delegated. Internal Processes/Practices: (Productivity/Quality/Compliance/Reporting)Lead assigned audit engagements across hotel operations and corporate functions, including multiple engagements, where required.Perform first-level review of work papers against the Internal Audit methodology.Lead high-risk hotel engagements: revenue assurance, procurement, F&B and inventory, management/franchise agreement compliance.Contribute to the annual risk assessment and development of the risk-based Internal Audit Plan.Monitor and maintain the audit issue tracker for assigned areas and validate supporting evidence before recommending closure of management actions.Support special investigations and other assignments directed by the Head of Internal Audit, in accordance with the Internal Audit Charter, applicable policies, and whistleblowing procedures.Promote the use of data analytics in every engagement led.Qualification / Capabilities:Education:Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field.Experience:6–8 years of relevant experience in internal audit, external audit, risk, or related assurance functions, including experience leading audit engagements.Experience in hospitality, hotels, or multi-site organizations is preferred.Experience in supervising or coaching audit team members is preferred.Professional Certifications:CIA or CPA/SOCPA or equivalent (or final stage).CISA or CFE is preferred.Skills/Attributes:Strong knowledge of risk-based auditing, internal controls, COSO framework, and the IIA Global Internal Audit Standards.Strong audit work-paper review, analytical, and report-writing skills in both Arabic and English.Proficiency in data analytics and audit tools, including advanced Excel and preferably ACL, IDEA, Power BI, or similar platforms.Good understanding of hotel operations, finance, revenue, procurement, F&B, inventory, and related hospitality processes.Strong coaching, communication, negotiation, stakeholder management, and time-management skills.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.Ability to manage multiple engagements, priorities, and deadlines effectively.High level of integrity, confidentiality, professional judgment, attention to detail, and independence.Working hours: 8 HoursWorking Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia