Riyadh Air (RX), headquartered in the Saudi Capital, is the new national airline that’s shaping the future of flying. It seeks to lead the aviation industry by transforming Saudi Arabia into a global aviation and trade hub – a digitally native airline that will connect the kingdom to more than 100 destinations.
Are you an accomplished audit professional with a strong strategic mindset and a passion for driving financial integrity and governance excellence?
In this role, you will lead the Internal Audit function for finance and corporate areas, developing and executing multi-year audit strategies that enhance assurance, governance, and risk management across the organization. You will partner with the VP of Internal Audit to deliver a high-impact, data-driven audit program that provides insight, transparency, and accountability to leadership and the Audit Committee.
Your key responsibilities will include defining the audit plan, overseeing assurance delivery, managing resources and co-source providers, and ensuring adherence to IIA standards. You will lead a team of audit professionals, mentor their development, and foster a culture of high performance, integrity, and continuous improvement.
You will also drive innovation in audit methodologies through data analytics, automation, and emerging technologies, ensuring Riyadh Air’s audit practices remain agile, effective, and forward-looking. This is a leadership opportunity to influence financial governance and strengthen organizational trust at one of the world’s fastest-growing airlines.
Degree qualified in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline, you will bring a minimum 10 years of experience in internal or external auditing, with proven progression into senior and strategic audit roles. Professional certifications such as SOCPA, CIA, CPA, or ACCA are required, and a master’s degree will be an advantage.
You will have demonstrated success leading complex audit programs, working within multinational or fast-paced environments such as aviation, Big 4 firms, or start-ups. Experience managing co-sourced audit partners is highly desirable.
Your expertise will include internal audit frameworks, financial and corporate governance, and risk management practices. Proficiency in data-driven auditing and audit analytics, ERP systems (such as Oracle), and a track record of delivering strategic change initiatives will set you apart.
We are seeking a strategic thinker with strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills. You will have the confidence to influence senior leaders, the resilience to manage complex audits, and the integrity to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and independence.
This is your opportunity to shape the future of air travel. Bring your best and show us why you can own this position within Riyadh Air.
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