Director / Senior Director - Internal Audit

Job Description:

Position Title: Director / Senior Director - Internal Audit
Location: Dammam, Saudi Arabia

• Portfolio Management: Manage and oversee the Oil & Gas and Manufacturing portfolios for Internal Audit across multiple clients.
• Team Management: Supervise and lead internal audit teams, ensuring delivery of high-quality services while fostering team development and collaboration.
• Middle East Experience: Must have significant experience in managing client relationships and internal audit operations within the Middle East, particularly Saudi Arabia.
• Business Development: Grow existing accounts and attract new business, identifying and capitalizing on opportunities across the GCC region.
• P&L Management: Responsible for managing P&L, ensuring the successful delivery of projects, and driving revenue growth.
• Consulting Expertise: Provide consulting services such as market assessment, regulatory analysis, financial modeling, and operational efficiency improvement for the energy and utilities sectors.

• Experience: Minimum of 12 years of industry experience in internal audit, consulting, advisory, or professional services with a strong focus on the Oil & Gas and Manufacturing industries.
• Consulting Background: Experience working with a leading consulting firm (preferably from the Big 4) and business development experience.
• Educational Background: A Bachelor's degree, with a Postgraduate qualification in Finance, Strategy, Operations, Economics, or a related field from a top-tier institution.
• Language Skills: The ideal candidate should be bilingual in Arabic or a non-bilingual (Western) consultant with strong fluency in English.
• Oil & Gas Experience: In-depth knowledge of the Oil & Gas sector, including but not limited to exploration & production, marketing, pipelines, shale gas, conventional & alternate energy, and power & water generation.

• Identify and evaluate client risk areas across various business processes and assist in developing risk-based annual internal audit plans.
• Supervise internal audit teams, ensuring project delivery within timelines and budgets while maintaining quality standards.
• Develop strong relationships with clients and industry contacts to foster business development and growth.
• Lead the preparation and execution of audit programs and Risk & Control Matrix (RCM) development.
• Monitor projects to ensure timely and quality delivery, assisting in proposal development and managing client relationships.
• Engage in business development, preparing and tracking proposals and conducting meetings with potential and existing clients.
• Represent the firm in industry forums, ensuring firm inclusion in key RFPs in the region.
• Mentor and develop internal audit teams through effective hiring, training, and evaluation processes.

• Industry Experience: Proven experience in the Oil & Gas or Energy sectors, ideally with expertise across multiple areas like oil exploration, production, pipeline, gas (including shale gas), conventional/alternative energy, and power & utilities.
• Leadership & Team Management: Strong leadership skills, including team management and performance evaluation in a fast-paced consulting environment.
• Client Relationship: Demonstrated ability to build and sustain relationships with senior executives at both prospective and existing clients.
• High-Level Communication: Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with experience in preparing and presenting to senior-level audiences.
• Travel Flexibility: Must be willing to travel and work in other locations as required.

• Creative thinking and rigorous problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain professionalism in high-stress situations.
• Excellent time management and multitasking skills.
• Enthusiastic about continuous learning and staying updated on industry trends.
• Strong networking capabilities and the ability to leverage contacts for business development.