Internal Audit Senior Advisor - Risk & Compliance

Job description / Role

Robert Walters is working with a top tier utilities company in Saudi Arabia who are looking to recruit for an Internal Audit Senior Advisor - Risk & Compliance.

Key responsibilities:

* Establish structure in line with best practices to identify and assess hazards for audit plans.
* Develop approaches to adequately reduce compliance risks towards a strategic goal.
* Provide the organisation with trusted, objective guidance on regulatory and compliance matters directly and through the Compliance Unit.
* Set the strategic direction of compliance and lead scheduling operations.
* Risk based Audit plans and implement Internal Audit recommendations

Requirements

Candidate specifications:

* Minimum 15 years' experience in risk, compliance/legal environment
* 12+ years' experience in large companies, preferably utilities
* Must have a Master's/MBA degree in Accounting - business administration or legal discipline
* Professional Certifications (CRMA, CIA, CPA, CMA)
* Oil & Gas, Power, Utilities or manufacturing background
* Preferably with experience in GCC member countries
* Experience in internal audit, risk and compliance
* Experience in Risk methodology and new audit frame work
* Excellent communications skills in English and Arabic.

About the Company

Robert Walters is one of the world's largest specialist professional recruitment consultancies with 53 offices spanning 24 countries.

We've helped thousands of professionals find permanent, contract and interim roles with leading global corporations, small to medium sized companies and innovative start ups. Our specialist recruitment focus includes: accountancy and finance, banking, engineering, operations, legal, IT, sales, marketing, procurement & logistics, HR and support/administration.