# Chief Audit Executive (CAE)

> Ultimate Peaks · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia · Full-time · Posted 2026-03-26

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

### **About the Opportunity**

A leading and rapidly scaling **logistics and supply chain group in Saudi Arabia**, operating across multiple subsidiaries, is seeking a **Chief Audit Executive (CAE)** to lead its internal audit function at a group level.

As the organization progresses toward **IPO readiness**, this role will play a critical part in strengthening governance, internal controls, and risk management frameworks to meet public market standards.

### **Role Overview**

This is a **Board-facing leadership role** responsible for establishing and leading a **group-wide internal audit function** across multiple entities and jurisdictions.

The CAE will provide independent assurance to executive leadership and the Audit & Risk Committee on governance, risk management, and control effectiveness—while supporting the organization’s transition toward a **public company environment**.

### **Key Responsibilities**

### **Governance & Leadership**

-   Establish and lead a **group internal audit function** aligned with IIA standards
-   Report functionally to the **Audit & Risk Committee** and administratively to the CEO
-   Drive a strong culture of governance, accountability, and risk awareness

### **IPO Readiness & Controls**

-   Lead **ICFR and SOX readiness initiatives** aligned with COSO framework
-   Support IPO preparation including coordination with external auditors and advisors
-   Provide assurance over financial disclosures and reporting processes

### **Risk-Based Audit Execution**

-   Develop and execute a **group-wide risk-based audit plan**
-   Oversee audits across:

-   Logistics operations (warehousing, fleet, delivery, freight)
-   Financial controls (revenue, billing, procurement, treasury)
-   Compliance and regulatory requirements
-   Technology and ERP environments

### **Investigations & Advisory**

-   Lead **fraud investigations and special reviews**
-   Provide strategic advisory on governance, controls, and operational efficiency

### **Reporting**

-   Deliver **Board-level reporting** on risks, audit findings, and remediation progress

## Requirements

### **Ideal Candidate Profile**

We are targeting a **senior, board-ready audit leader** with experience in complex, multi-entity environments.

### **Required Experience**

-   **15+ years** in internal audit, risk, or external audit
-   Minimum **5 years in a senior leadership role** (Head / Director / CAE)
-   Proven experience in:

-   **IPO readiness, ICFR, or SOX environments**
-   **Group / multi-entity audit structures**
-   **Operationally intensive industries** (logistics, supply chain, manufacturing, etc.)

### **Qualifications**

-   Professional certification required (**CIA, CPA, ACCA, CISA, or equivalent**)
-   Strong knowledge of **COSO, ERM, and internal control frameworks**

### **Leadership Profile**

-   Strong executive presence with ability to engage **Board and Audit Committee**
-   High integrity and independent judgment
-   Strategic thinker with operational depth

## Benefits

-   Opportunity to **build a best-in-class audit function**
-   Direct exposure to **Board and executive leadership**
-   Critical role in **IPO and institutional transformation journey**
-   High-impact position influencing governance across a large operational group

## Apply

[Apply at Ultimate Peaks](https://apply.workable.com/ultimate-peaks/j/7790950FA6/apply)

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