Internal Audit Manager

Reef Holding is committed to maintaining the highest standards of governance, transparency, and accountability across all business operations. We are currently seeking an experienced and highly analytical Internal Audit Manager to lead the internal audit function and strengthen risk management and internal control practices across the Group and its subsidiaries.

As an Internal Audit Manager, you will be responsible for developing and executing the annual risk-based internal audit plan, conducting independent reviews of financial and operational activities, and reporting findings to executive management and the Audit Committee. Your role will be instrumental in enhancing internal controls, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring compliance with approved policies and procedures.

• Develop and maintain the annual risk-based internal audit plan and obtain approval from the Audit Committee
• Ensure comprehensive audit coverage across financial, operational, compliance, and governance areas within the Group and its subsidiaries
• Assess financial, operational, and regulatory risks and update risk and control matrices in coordination with relevant departments

• Conduct scheduled and surprise audits across departments, branches, and business activities
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and financial and operational procedures
• Review accounting records, financial transactions, and reporting processes to ensure accuracy and compliance

• Identify control weaknesses, policy deviations, and root causes of issues
• Provide practical corrective and preventive recommendations
• Monitor implementation of audit recommendations and verify effective closure within agreed timelines

• Prepare audit reports and present findings, risk assessments, and recommendations to executive management and the Audit Committee
• Coordinate with external auditors to ensure effective collaboration and avoid duplication of work
• Support the enhancement of policies and procedures to strengthen governance and institutional compliance

• Design and apply proactive audit tools using data analysis and performance indicators
• Evaluate operational efficiency and identify opportunities to improve effectiveness
• Participate in reviewing major projects and strategic initiatives from a risk and control perspective
• Develop audit methodologies and implement modern audit and analytics tools such as ACL and Power BI

• Maintain full independence, objectivity, and confidentiality in all audit activities
• Perform additional audit and oversight duties assigned by the Group CEO or Audit Committee within approved authorities

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 7–9 years of relevant experience in internal audit, risk management, or internal controls
• Strong knowledge of International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (IIA Standards)
• Professional certification in Internal Auditing (CIA) is highly preferred
• Experience in enterprise risk management (ERM), governance, and compliance frameworks

• Expertise in preparing and executing annual audit plans
• Strong analytical skills in evaluating risks and internal controls
• Solid understanding of financial and operational policies and procedures
• Experience in tracking and closing audit findings effectively
• Proficiency in audit analytics tools such as ACL, Power BI, and Excel
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills for executive leadership and the Audit Committee

Fluency in Arabic and English

Performance will be evaluated based on approved KPIs, including execution of the annual audit plan, timely closure of audit findings, effectiveness of internal controls, quality of audit reports and recommendations, and improvement in compliance levels across the organization.

At Reef Holding, you will play a critical leadership role in safeguarding the organization’s integrity and strengthening governance practices. This position offers the opportunity to work directly with executive leadership and the Audit Committee to drive transparency, accountability, and sustainable business growth.