NORAH AL MAJED
Riyadh,KSA
Summary
Internal Audit Associate with over 2 years of experience in internal auditing and business risk advisory across diverse industries, including healthcare, electricity, real estate, and finance. Adept at planning and executing risk-based audits, evaluating internal controls, and identifying critical risks. Proven ability to deliver well-structured reports with actionable insights that support strategic decision-making. Committed to continuous learning, professional integrity, and delivering value-added audit contributions.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Internal Audit Associate II-Business Risk Services
Grant Thornton - Aldar Audit Bureau, Abdullah Al Basri & Co.
Riyadh
01.2021 - 03.2023
- Developed and implemented audit programs by designing tailored, risk-based procedures to assess internal controls, evaluate compliance with regulatory and industry standards, and support effective risk mitigation.
- Conducted risk-based internal audits across various areas such as Human Resources (HR), Finance, Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE), Ethics, and Procurement for clients in the electricity, power and water, healthcare, real estate, and finance sectors.
- Prepared and presented comprehensive audit reports, summarizing key findings, highlighting risk exposures, and delivering actionable recommendations to client management.
- Participated in a compliance review to assess adherence to Corporate Governance Regulations issued by the Capital Market Authority (CMA); identified areas of non-compliance and recommended risk mitigation actions.
- Contributed to an Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) audit by supporting data collection and analysis, conducting stakeholder interviews, and managing documentation for reporting.
- Maintained accurate and complete audit work papers for quality assurance and regulatory review.
Co-op Intern - Business Risk Services
Grant Thornton - Aldar Audit Bureau, Abdullah Al Basri & Co.
Riyadh, KSA
01.2020 - 08.2020
- Assisted in forensic audit engagement by supporting evidence collection, reviewing records and invoices, and preparing detailed working papers.
- Participated in client meetings to analyze key processes and contributed to the development of customized document request lists.
- Documented meeting minutes, capturing key outcomes, client activities, action items, and areas for improvement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University
09.2016 - 05.2020
Skills
- Risk-Based Audit Execution
- Internal Control Evaluation
- Audit Reporting and Presentation
- Industry & Regulatory Compliance
- Audit Program Development
- Industry Exposure
- Analytical Thinking
- Communication
- Adaptability
Certification
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) – Part 1 Completed; Full certification expected by 2026
Professional Development
- Strategic Corporate Governance, Oxford Management Centre.
- Internal Audit Quality According to International Standards, Saudi Institute of Internal Auditors,
- Enterprise Risk Management, Saudi Institute of Internal Auditors.
Languages
Arabic
Native
English
Advanced
Timeline
Internal Audit Associate II-Business Risk Services
Grant Thornton - Aldar Audit Bureau, Abdullah Al Basri & Co.
01.2021 - 03.2023
Co-op Intern - Business Risk Services
Grant Thornton - Aldar Audit Bureau, Abdullah Al Basri & Co.
01.2020 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University
09.2016 - 05.2020
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