Internal Audit

SAFT provides a comprehensive suite of internal audit services tailored to meet the requirements of the Saudi business environment, while adhering to the highest international professional standards. Our approach ensures transparency, strengthens institutional control systems, and enhances overall organizational governance.

1. Risk-Based Internal Audit Planning

Developing an annual internal audit plan based on a comprehensive enterprise risk assessment, ensuring optimal resource allocation and complete audit coverage.

2. Full or Partial Internal Audit Services (Outsourcing / Co-sourcing)

Supporting organizations by delivering fully outsourced or co-sourced internal audit services, ensuring independence, objectivity, and professional rigor.

3. Internal Control System Evaluation & Enhancement

Assessing the design and effectiveness of internal control frameworks to ensure their ability to mitigate risks and achieve organizational objectives.

4. Operational Audits & Process Improvement

Conducting operational audits focusing on efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and performance enhancement, with strategic recommendations for optimization.

5. Compliance Audits

Verifying adherence to laws, regulations, and internal policies, and ensuring effective compliance monitoring mechanisms are in place.

6. IT & Information Systems Audit

Evaluating IT general and application controls, data security, and business continuity to safeguard information assets and ensure a robust technology control environment.

7. External Quality Assessment (QAR) of the Internal Audit Function

Performing independent external assessments to verify conformance with IIA Standards and identify opportunities for improvement.

8. Internal Audit Policies & Procedures Development

Designing and documenting operating manuals and procedural frameworks that govern the internal audit function, ensuring consistency and quality in execution.

9. Establishing or Restructuring the Internal Audit Department

Designing an effective organizational structure for internal audit, defining authority and responsibilities, and implementing frameworks that safeguard independence.

10. Internal Audit Training & Capacity Building

Delivering continuous professional development programs to enhance the technical and behavioral competencies of internal auditors.

11. Ad-hoc & Investigative Audits

Conducting special assignments or investigative audits in cases of suspected fraud, misconduct, or irregularities, maintaining confidentiality and objectivity at all times.

12. Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Advisory

Providing advisory support to strengthen governance frameworks, enhance risk management practices, and optimize internal control environments—while maintaining an independent advisory role.