Senior Specialist - Operations Audit
Qiddiya Investment Company · Riyadh, Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia (On-site)
Apply & track with Apply Edge- Execute assigned audit tasks, including process understanding, preparation of risk and control matrices (RCMs), audit steps, control testing, and working papers within allocated project timelines and budgets.
- Conduct site inspections, process walkthroughs, document reviews, and stakeholder interviews to identify operational risks, control deficiencies, and compliance gaps.
- Assess assigned operational controls, HSE compliance, safety management systems, maintenance processes, emergency preparedness, and incident management arrangements.
- Document audit evidence and develop clear findings, risk assessments, and practical recommendations for review by the engagement management team.
- Support the engagement management team in drafting audit reports and preparing engagement status updates.
- Follow up on assigned management actions, review supporting evidence, and update remediation status for management review.
- Collaborate with internal auditors, external consultants, and operational stakeholders to support coordinated audit delivery.
- Communicate emerging risks, fieldwork challenges, and control weaknesses to the engagement management team.
- Deliver assigned ad-hoc requests made or approved by the Chief Audit Executive (CAE).
- Comply with the approved Internal Audit Manual and methodologies, maintaining complete working papers and addressing quality review comments.
- Utilize TeamMate+ following implementation to document assigned audit activities and maintain complete engagement records.
- Participate in assigned training sessions and capability-building initiatives.
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Professional audit or risk certification, such as CIA, CMIIA, or equivalent, is an advantage.
- Relevant experience in internal audit, operational assurance, HSE compliance, or a related technical field.
- Experience conducting process walkthroughs, control testing, evidence assessment, and audit documentation.
- Technical or engineering background supporting engagement with operational, maintenance, and HSE professionals.
- Experience in theme parks, entertainment, hospitality, facilities management, or other infrastructure intensive environments is an advantage.
- Familiarity with risk-based auditing and audit management systems