Job title
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Senior Auditor
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Grade
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Stream
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Assurance
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Function
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Assurance
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Location
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Oman
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Budget control
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Reporting to
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Head of Assurance Quality and Standards
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Direct reports
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Job Purpose
Execute the assurance activities processes and procedures, acting as owner of Assurance standards & protocols, performance of audit procedures, identifying and defining issues, implementing audit criteria, reviewing and analysing evidences, and documenting client processes and procedures, to promote a high standard of auditing, continues business improvement, risk mitigation according to the business needs.
The position will act in accordance with the Group’s Mission, Vision, Values & Strategies, as well as, policies, guidelines and international standards, supported by an IT Technology platform, HSE standards, Omani’s government & other legal justifications, and best international practices in consonance with national objectives.
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Main tasks and responsibilities
- Responsible for planning, conducting, supervising and reporting on specific audit assignments.
- Develop comprehensive audit programs covering all the audit objectives/ risks
- Ensure audits are completed as assigned and within time.
- Develop comprehensive information/ data requests based on the approved audit programs.
- Ensure that the IA standards are applied in audit work, latest audit methods and computerized audit techniques and tools including mass data analysis are used by the team.
- Ensure specific instructions of the Assurance Leadership Team are addressed during the audit field work.
- Conduct audit field work as per approved audit program/ work programs. Direct and supervise the assigned auditors for the specific engagements.
- Collect sufficient information to support execution of all audit steps as per the approved audit program.
- Update Assurance Audit Management System with detailed condition, criteria, root cause, consequence and recommendations.
- Maintaining work paper documentations and uploading audit steps, administrative documents, audit evidences, supporting documents, conclusions, etc. into Audit Management System on a real time basis.
- Draft Audit report and obtain endorsement.
- Ensure follow-up on findings and corrective actions to ensure continuous improvement in the management of risk and operational excellence.
- Provide guidance to Auditors including mentoring and training.
- Ensure knowledge and information about the corporate, major processes, new ventures and emerging audit issues and practice is maintained.
- Update, where necessary, the Risk and Control Matrix.
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Key interactions
Internal: OQ SAOC Streams, OQ Assets, Assurance Team
External: Auditors (State, Statuary, ISO, EHS, etc), Lawyers, External Consultants, Government / Ministries and Vendors
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Notable Working Conditions. Office environment, intensive computer screen use, sporadic visits to operational site.
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Education requirements
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- Minimum of bachelor’s degree
- Professional Qualifications such as ACCA, CIA, CISA, CMA, or equivalent are an added advantage.
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Language requirements
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Excellent knowledge of written, read, and spoken English (required) | Arabic (desirable)
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Background and experience
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Competencies and skills
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- Minimum of 5 years’ working experience in Audit.
- Experience of working with Audit Firms will be an added advantage.
- Working knowledge of Oil & Gas Industry and related sectors will be an added advantage.
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- Working knowledge of GIAS, and auditing techniques/practices in the Oil & Gas Industry preferred,
- Basic Industry knowledge including relevant laws and rules and risks,
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability includes identifying the root cause and risks and providing S-M-A-R-T recommendations.
- A basic knowledge of the various IT systems and AMSs, ability to carry out audits using Data Analytic Tools and proficiency in MS office.
- Strong commitment to IIA’s Code of Ethics.
- Fluency in English and ability to write concise and comprehensive reports. Knowledge of local language is a plus.
- Ability to communicate and convey the audit findings and recommendations clearly and convincingly in the close out meetings with the auditee.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
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