Internal Controls Analyst / Specialist (Saudi Talent)

Daikin Middle East & Africa is a subsidiary of Daikin Industries Ltd. and the leading provider of heating, cooling, ventilation, air purification, and refrigeration technology. The company designs, manufactures and brings to market a broad portfolio of equipment, as well as tailor-made solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial purposes in Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). To date, Daikin EMEA has over 12 000 employees across more than 59 consolidated subsidiaries. It has 12 major manufacturing facilities based in Belgium, the Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Austria, and the UK. Our aim is to drive sustainable and effective solutions, sparking a good climate for the generations to come. And all this can only be achieved because of our People. 

About the Role

The Internal Controls Analyst / Specialist (Saudi Talent) will be based in Riyadh. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will support the implementation and maintenance of our internal control framework, participate in business process reviews, assist with audit activities, and help strengthen governance across the organization.

This position offers excellent exposure to Finance, Sales, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Procurement, Human Resources, and other business functions, providing a strong foundation for career growth in internal controls, risk management, and corporate governance.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the company's internal control framework.
• Assist in documenting business processes, policies, process narratives, flowcharts, and risk-and-control matrices.
• Assist with quarterly internal control assessment process, including evidence collection, control testing, documentation, and follow-up.
• Coordinate internal, external, and Group audit requests by organizing documentation and facilitating communication with stakeholders, and support reporting to Daikin regional and Group Internal Control and Compliance teams.
• Assist in reviewing SAP and ERP-related controls, including user access, approval authorities, and segregation of duties.
• Identify opportunities to improve business processes, strengthen controls, and enhance operational efficiency.
• Support internal compliance activities related to company policies, governance requirements, and the Code of Conduct, including policy acknowledgements, conflict-of-interest declarations, compliance training records, and follow-up of identified compliance actions.
• Prepare dashboards, reports, presentations, and management updates on internal control and compliance activities.
• Maintain accurate control documentation, trackers, and audit records while ensuring confidentiality of business information.

What You Need to Succeed

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 1 -3 years of experience in one or more of the following:
• Internal Control, Internal Audit, External Audit, Accounting or Financial Control, Risk Management, Compliance, Business Process Improvement
• Fresh graduates with strong internship or cooperative training experience in internal controls, audit, or finance are also encouraged to apply.
• Experience within a multinational company, manufacturing environment, or audit firm is an advantage.

Technical Skills

• Basic understanding of internal controls, risk management, and audit methodologies.
• Ability to understand, document, and analyse business processes.
• Familiarity with finance and operational processes such as Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Order-to-Cash (O2C), inventory management, fixed assets, and financial reporting.
• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems is preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills.
• Good written and spoken English is required

Personal Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and continuously improve.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

Good climate starts with people 
Our employees are the beating heart of our company. At Daikin, you get to work in a positive environment backed by trust, creativity and continuous improvement. Together, we create our top-quality solutions by empowering talented teams. You will get plenty of opportunities to learn and grow. We are deeply committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace culture that reflects the communities we serve. Good climate starts with people.