Rodolfo Cajigal

Senior member of the Internal Audit function reporting to the Internal Audit Director and Audit Committee. Audit universe spans eight subsidiaries across construction materials, oil & gas services, transportation, facility management, technology, and steel fabrication. (including Saudi Readymix, Sawafi, Inma Steel, Musanadah, Samara, Masheed, Arkaz, and Tahreez).
• Partner with the Internal Audit Director to strengthen the Internal Audit function, delivering risk-based assurance and advisory services that enhance governance, risk management, and internal controls in line with Global Internal Audit Standards.
• Lead the annual group-wide risk assessment and develop the risk-based Internal Audit Plan for Audit Committee approval, covering 20-30 audit engagements annually across the group.
• Execute and oversee audit engagements, ensuring high-quality, risk-focused delivery aligned with the approved audit plan.
• Present audit results and departmental performance updates to the Audit Committee, and contribute to effective governance oversight.
• Prepare Audit Committee materials, including meeting minutes, and track key action items.
• Develop and maintain key governance documents, including the Internal Audit Charter and Audit Committee Charter.
• Oversee the Whistleblowing Program, including case assessment, investigation, and reporting to senior management.
• Led the implementation of TeamMate+, enhancing audit methodology, documentation, and reporting efficiency.
• Leverage AI tools to enhance audit report writing, Risk and Control Matrix (RCM) development, and overall audit documentation efficiency.
• Manage co-sourced internal audit activities, ensuring appropriate scope, quality, and alignment with internal standards.
• Drive compliance self-assessments across subsidiaries to strengthen regulatory and policy adherence.
• Maintain a centralized repository of subsidiary policies and identify governance gaps across the group.
• Collaborate with HSE, IT, and Sustainability functions to address group-level risks.
• Streamline the monitoring and follow-up of agreed action plans, supporting timely remediation of issues.
• Lead special reviews, advisory engagements, and investigations on high-risk areas as required.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 3 Senior Internal Auditors, overseeing performance, recruitment, and professional growth.

Operated as a key member of the IA function covering ESI, ESEC (one of KSAs largest general contractors), and five other group subsidiaries including MES, ESOM, Saudi Medicare, Saudi Tamat, and Elite Trading Alliance.
• Executed risk-based audit engagements aligned to the Audit Committee-approved annual plan, covering procurement, supply chain, contract administration, cost control, finance, operations, inventory, QA/QMS, and HSE.
• Conducted comprehensive project audits across major ESEC construction sites in Riyadh, Tabuk, and Hail, providing assurance on project-level financial and operational controls.
• Led confidential fraud investigations that uncovered SAR 4 million in embezzlement, producing formal fact-finding reports that supported legal proceedings and recovery efforts.
• Performed special management-requested audits including steel consumption reviews, overtime analysis, vendor assessments, and cost validation exercises.
• Contributed to the development of the Internal Audit Annual Plan, Department Charter, and Whistleblowing Policy.
• Established an Internal Audit Department for multiple subsidiaries reporting directly to the Board, including drafting the Charter and developing the first risk-based annual plan for each entity.
• Monitored implementation of audit recommendations across the group, ensuring timely remediation and escalating unresolved findings to management.

• Pioneered the establishment of the Internal Audit Department, laying the foundation for effective governance.
• Created the Internal Audit Charter defining the departments mission, objectives, scope, authority, responsibility, independence, impartiality, and continuity.
• Developed key policies and procedures for the department, including the Internal Audit Engagement Procedure and Whistleblowing Policy.
• Formulated operational policies such as the Clearance Policy, Procurement Policy, and Petty Cash Policy, collaborating with process owners for assessment and acceptance.
• Designed a Risk and Audit Management Framework tailored to the companys needs.
• Championed the establishment and promotion of a Risk Management culture across the organization.
• Prepared the Annual Audit Plan and secured approval from the Internal Audit Manager and Managing Directors.
• Executed Audit Engagements aligned with the approved Annual Audit Plan.
• Provided comprehensive audit services covering:
o Operational, Financial, and Compliance Audits
o Fraud Investigations
o Consulting Services
• Completed special audit assignments, including post-project appraisals, at the request of Managing Directors.
• Offered recommendations that enhanced operational efficiency and strengthened internal controls.
• Monitored action plans to ensure timely implementation by process owners.
• Participated in management meetings, providing valuable insights and professional opinions.
• Supported ISO 9001:2008 Conformance initiatives, aligning audit practices with quality management standards.