Lead Financial Auditor

Job description

the employer stimulates the global economy. the employer occupies a special place in the global energy industry. We are one of the world's largest producers of hydrocarbon energy and chemicals, with the lowest upstream carbon intensity of any major producer. Through our significant investments in technology and infrastructure, we strive to maximize the value of the energy we produce to the world and are committed to enhancing the employer’s value to society. Headquartered in Saudi Arabia, with offices around the world, we combine market discipline with a generational vision for the future, stemming from our nine decades of experience as responsible stewards of the Kingdom's vast hydrocarbon resources. This responsibility has led us to deliver significant societal and economic benefits not only to the Kingdom, but also to a large number of communities, economies and countries that depend on the vital, reliable energy we supply. We are one of the most profitable companies in the world, as well as among the five largest global companies by market capitalization. Overview We are currently looking for a Lead Financial Auditor with significant audit experience to join our Internal Audit organization. This role does not involve permanent direct reports, but the lead auditor in any audit will have a team working for them. The Internal Audit Authority of Saudi Arabia the employer is an independent and objective assurance and advisory activity aimed at adding value and improving Saudi the employer's operations. The Internal Audit Authority provides members of management and the Board of Directors with analyses, recommendations, and information related to activities It has been reviewed. Your primary role is to be the main point of contact for the client and responsible for the audit team. Key Responsibilities You will be required to: • Review and analyze financial statements in order to identify areas that should be evaluated as part of the audit process. • Design, implement, document and report on audit tests of financial operations, reporting, balances, amounts and disclosures. • Identify key business, financial and functional processes to identify and assess current and emerging risks. • Plan, implement and/or report internal audits to management. • Determine the objective and scope of the audit assignment. • Develop comprehensive risk-based audit programs. • Those responsible for the audit team will supervise the auditors’ assistants. • Discussing concerns and issues with the audit client, drafting field memos, and updating the client and internal audit management on the progress of the audit. • Prepare or assist in the preparation of audit reports. • Make presentations to client management at opening and closing audit meetings. • Provide on-the-job training and mentoring to inexperienced or less experienced employees. • Evaluating the performance and capabilities of staff assisting auditors. • Assurance and consulting activities on internal controls as required. Minimum Requirements • As a successful candidate, you will hold a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or other related field, and preferably a relevant advanced degree in accounting and finance. • You will have a minimum of six (6) years of experience working in either external auditing firms or companies General experience in audit/assurance practice or financial reporting function for a publicly listed company, working with the adoption, application and presentation of IFRS. • You must have a certified public accountant or chartered accountant. Additional certifications such as Certified Internal Auditor will be an added advantage. • You must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and excellent presentation and interpersonal skills. • Must be flexible to travel within Saudi Arabia and/or outside the Kingdom to conduct audits and consultations. Work Location and Work Schedule Work Location: Within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - to be specified in the job offer Work Schedule: Full Time - to be specified in the job offer Job Posting Duration: Job Posting Start Date: 07/29/2026 Job Work Environment Our high-performing employees are attracted to the challenging and rewarding professional, technical and industry opportunities we offer, and are rewarded accordingly. At the employer, our people work on world-class projects, supported by unparalleled investment in capital and technology. Because, as a global energy company, we face some of the world's greatest technical, logistical and environmental challenges, we invest heavily in talent development. We have a proud history of educating and training our workforce over many decades. Employees at all levels are encouraged to improve their sector-specific knowledge and competencies through our workforce development programs - one of the largest in the world

Requirements

• analyse financial performance of a company
• financial department processes
• fraud detection
• perform balance sheet operations
• identify accounting errors
• accounting techniques

Skills