Senior | Audit | Audit & Assurance | Telecom | Riyadh

Senior Audit & Assurance Specialist – Telecom Sector – Riyadh

Join Deloitte Middle East as a **Senior Audit & Assurance Specialist** within our dynamic Telecom sector practice in Riyadh. This is an exceptional opportunity to leverage your expertise in audit, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance to drive value for our clients in one of Saudi Arabia’s most transformative industries. As a key member of our team, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-impact audit solutions, ensuring operational excellence, and fostering long-term client relationships.

In this strategic role, you will collaborate with industry leaders to assess financial controls, mitigate risks, and enhance governance frameworks for telecom operators, network providers, and digital service innovators. Your deep technical acumen and analytical mindset will be instrumental in navigating the complexities of a rapidly evolving sector, where regulatory compliance, cybersecurity, and digital transformation are critical priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute high-stakes audit engagements for telecom clients, ensuring adherence to international standards and local regulatory requirements, including those set by the Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC).
• Develop and implement robust audit methodologies tailored to telecom-specific risks, such as spectrum licensing, network infrastructure, and data privacy, while aligning with Deloitte’s global best practices.
• Conduct in-depth financial and operational reviews, identifying inefficiencies, fraud risks, and compliance gaps to strengthen client resilience and performance.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior management, offering strategic insights on risk mitigation, internal controls, and regulatory compliance strategies.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver seamless audit engagements, fostering collaboration between audit, risk, and consulting disciplines.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, including 5G deployment, IoT integration, and emerging cybersecurity threats, to proactively advise clients on future-proofing their operations.
• Ensure alignment with Deloitte’s ethical standards and professional conduct, upholding the firm’s reputation for integrity and excellence in audit and assurance.

Why This Role Matters:

Telecom is at the heart of Saudi Vision 2030’s digital transformation agenda, and your contributions will directly support the kingdom’s ambitions to become a global leader in technology and innovation. At Deloitte Middle East, you will work alongside a diverse, high-performing team of professionals who are passionate about delivering measurable impact. This role offers not only the opportunity to shape the future of telecom audit but also to grow your career in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with global exposure.

Qualifications and Experience:

To excel in this position, you should possess:

• A minimum of **7+ years of relevant experience** in audit, risk assurance, or consulting, with a strong focus on the telecom, media, or technology sectors.
• Proven expertise in **financial audits, regulatory compliance, and internal controls**, with a deep understanding of telecom-specific regulations and industry standards.
• A **qualified professional certification** (e.g., CPA, CA, CMA, or equivalent) and active membership in a recognized accounting body.
• Experience with **audit software tools** (e.g., IDEA, ACL, or similar) and proficiency in data analytics to enhance audit efficiency and effectiveness.
• Excellent **communication and stakeholder management skills**, with the ability to engage effectively with senior executives, regulators, and cross-functional teams.
• A **forward-thinking mindset** with a passion for leveraging technology to drive audit innovation and client value.
• Fluency in **Arabic and English** is essential, with strong written and verbal communication skills in both languages.

Deloitte Middle East is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and continuous learning. If you are a results-driven professional eager to make a meaningful difference in the telecom sector, we invite you to apply and be part of a team that shapes the future of audit and assurance in the Middle East.