Governance, Risk, and Compliance Audit Consultant

Job Description Roles & Responsibilities About the Role: We are seeking a Governance, Risk, and Compliance Audit Consultant to join our team in Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will lead and execute internal audit engagements, evaluate control environments, assess risks, and ensure compliance with regional regulatory frameworks. You will provide advisory services on governance and risk management practices, deliver actionable insights, and support remediation efforts to strengthen our clients’ control and compliance posture. Responsibilities: Plan and lead internal audit engagements in accordance with IIA standards Perform controls reviews and comprehensive risk assessments across business processes Evaluate governance frameworks and risk management practices to identify gaps Assess compliance with Saudi Arabian (KSA) and UAE regulatory frameworks Document audit findings and prepare clear, actionable reports with recommendations Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and implement remediation action plans Monitor remediation progress and conduct follow-up reviews to ensure closure of audit issues Stay current on regulatory changes, industry standards, and best practices in GRC Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field 3–6 years of professional experience in internal audit, risk assessment or compliance roles In-depth knowledge of IIA standards and COSO framework Strong technical expertise in controls review, risk assessment, governance and risk management Familiarity with KSA and UAE regulatory frameworks Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Adaptability to work in a dynamic regulatory environment Strong verbal and written communication skills in English Preferred Qualifications: Professional certification such as CIA, CISA or equivalent Experience with audit management software (e.g., ACL, IDEA) Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field Proficiency in Arabic language Experience in a consulting environment or Big Four firm Company Industry Other Department / Functional Area Other Keywords GovernanceRiskAnd Compliance Audit Consultant Get real-time job updates only on our App