Internal Audit

Description:

One of the investments of Almutlaq Group, operating in the industrial manufacturing sector and serving clients across the UAE, KSA, and the wider GCC, in industries including food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, logistics, and agriculture.

We are looking to hire an Internal Auditor to provide independent, objective assurance across our UAE and KSA manufacturing operations. The role will focus on evaluating and improving the effectiveness of risk management, internal controls, and governance processes, ensuring the integrity of operations across all sites. The Internal Auditor will have a direct reporting line to the Executive Board, maintaining full functional independence.

The ideal candidate will combine strong internal audit expertise with a solid understanding of manufacturing environments, ensuring controls and compliance are upheld to the highest standard.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a risk-based annual internal audit plan covering our UAE and KSA operations.
• Perform audit procedures, including interviewing personnel, reviewing documentation, and testing the design and operating effectiveness of controls.
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes.
• Audit production, inventory management, procurement, and quality control processes, including cost controls, material movement, and physical inventory counts.
• Assess compliance with company policies, applicable laws, and manufacturing-specific regulations.
• Prepare clear, well-supported audit reports with practical, value-adding recommendations.
• Discuss findings with management, obtain agreed action plans, and follow up on corrective actions.
• Present audit results to the Audit Committee / Executive Board as required.
• Support investigations into suspected fraud or irregularities and promote a strong control and ethics culture across the organization.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. A professional certification (CIA, CPA, or CMA) — held or actively being pursued — is preferred.

Experience: Minimum 7–10 years of internal audit / risk advisory experience, with proven ability to perform audit procedures. Big 4 (Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG) experience is valued highly and may offset part of the required years, plus exposure to manufacturing environments.