Foreground is partnering with a diversified holding group in Jeddah to identify a high-impact Internal Audit Manager who can lead and modernize the internal audit function across the groups business units. This role goes beyond routine compliance, it requires a hands-on leader with a transformation mindset who can contribute to shaping better governance, proactive risk management, and operational improvement across the group.

The ideal candidate should be fluent in Arabic, and brings not just technical depth, but also maturity, clear communication, and the ability to lead audits in a dynamic, growth-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the group-wide annual internal audit plan.
• Evaluate and enhance the effectiveness of internal controls, governance processes, and risk management frameworks.
• Conduct independent audits, including financial, operational, compliance, and special audits.
• Provide clear and insightful audit reports with actionable recommendations for management and board-level review.
• Follow up on implementation of audit recommendations and escalate outstanding risks where necessary.
• Serve as a business partner to management in identifying control gaps and proposing value-added improvements.
• Coordinate with external auditors and regulatory bodies to support external audit and compliance efforts.
• Build and manage a capable internal audit team, including mentoring and performance oversight.
• Ensure adherence to internal audit policies, while continuously updating methodologies in line with industry best practices.
• Lead and support initiatives for driving efficiency, automation, and audit innovation within the department.

Education & Certification

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline; Masters preferred.
• Professional certifications required: CIA, CPA, or CMA.

Experience

• Minimum 7 years of progressive audit experience, including 3+ years in a leadership capacity within a holding group or diversified environment.
• Strong exposure to risk-based auditing, operational reviews, and compliance frameworks.

Key Attributes

• Arabic speaker with excellent written and spoken communication skills in both Arabic and English.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to engage, influence, and challenge at board and executive level.
• Proactive and hands-on; comfortable navigating both strategic and tactical aspects of audit.
• A transformation-oriented mindset: driven to modernize practices, introduce controls where needed, and challenge legacy processes.
• High integrity, sound judgment, and professional maturity in handling sensitive information and decisions.