Senior Auditor_OQ RPI

Job title

Senior Auditor

Grade

Stream

OQ RPI

Function

Internal Audit RPI

Location

Sohar/ Muscat

Budget control

-

Reporting to

Head of Internal Audit RPI

Direct reports

-

Job Purpose:

Execute the assurance activities processes and procedures, to assigned BU’s / Corporate function, or special project, under TL auditor scope, acting as owner of Assurance standards & protocols, by performing audit procedures, identifying and defining issues, implementing audit criteria, reviewing and analysing evidences, and documenting client’s processes and procedures; in order to promote a high standard of auditing while continues the business improvement process and mitigating risks, 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 justification’s, and best international practices in consonance with national objectives.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

Responsible for planning, conducting, supervising and reporting on specific audit assignments to assigned BU’s / Corporate function,

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 the team uses tools including mass data analysis.

Ensure specific instructions of the Assurance Leadership Team are addressed during the audit fieldwork.

Conduct audit fieldwork 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.

Provide guidance to Auditors including mentoring and training.

Update, where necessary, the RCM after completion of each audit.

Key Interactions

Internal: All streams and functions

External: Contractors, Vendors & Suppliers

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

Education requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Business/ Financial/ Auditing/ Engineering/Information Systems Discipline.

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 - Native (desirable)

Background and experience

Competencies and skills

Senior Auditor: 6-8 years’ progressive experience in Audits in oil & gas and related sectors and relevant experience in similar role.

Experience of working with Audit Firms or in auditing will be an added advantage.

Sound understanding and experience in audit principles and best practices

Working knowledge of internal audit standards, and auditing techniques/practices in the Oil & Gas Industry,

Basic Industry knowledge including relevant laws and rules and risks,

Developed track of record in at least one or more of the following areas:

• • Upstream
  • Downstream
  • Commercial for oil & gas
  • F&S
  • HR
  • IT

Working knowledge of internal audit standards, and auditing techniques/practices in the Oil & Gas Industry,

Basic Industry knowledge including relevant laws and rules and risks,

Strong analytical and problem-solving capability including identifying the root cause and risks and providing S-M-A-R-T recommendations.

A basic knowledge of the various IT systems and applications, ability to carry out audits using Data Analytic Tools and proficiency in MS office.

Strong commitment to Ethical principles and values

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.

Technical:

Strong analytical and problem-solving capability including identifying the root cause and risks and providing S-M-A-R-T recommendations.

A basic knowledge of the various IT systems and applications, ability to carry out audits using Data Analytic Tools and proficiency in MS office.