Sr. Auditor Assurance

Job title

Senior Auditor

Grade

 

Stream

Assurance

Function

Assurance

Location

Oman

Budget control

 

Reporting to

Head of Assurance Quality and Standards

Direct reports

-

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.

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.

Key interactions

Internal: OQ SAOC Streams, OQ Assets, Assurance Team

External: Auditors (State, Statuary, ISO, EHS, etc), Lawyers, External Consultants, Government / Ministries and Vendors

Notable Working Conditions. Office environment, intensive computer screen use, sporadic visits to operational site.

Education requirements

  • Minimum of bachelor’s degree
  • Professional Qualifications such as ACCA, CIA, CISA, CMA, or equivalent are an added advantage.

Language requirements 

Excellent knowledge of written, read, and spoken English (required) | Arabic (desirable)

Background and experience

Competencies and skills

  • 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.

 

 

  • 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.
Job Req ID:  56516
Date:  Jun 26, 2025
Location: 

Muscat, OM

Entity:  OQ SAOC
Business Unit:  Assurance
Division: 
Country/Region:  OM