Senior Internal Auditor - Risk and Controls

Job Snapshot:
Role:
Senior Internal Auditor
- Risk and Controls.

Location:

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Industry: Oil & Energy. Function:
Accounting / Auditing.

Experience:

Minimum 8 years. Job Type: Full-time.

The Senior Internal Auditor
- Risk and Controls role in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates offers an opportunity within the Oil & Energy industry to deliver risk-based internal audits across ADNOC operations and corporate functions. The position covers engagement planning, control testing, audit reporting and follow-up, with particular attention to governance, enterprise risk management and the operational exposures associated with oil and gas businesses.

Country:
United Arab Emirates

City:
Abu Dhabi

Industry: Oil & Energy

Function:
Accounting / Auditing

Salary:
Not disclosed

Gender: Any

Candidate Nationality:
Any

Job Type: Full-time

Work Arrangement:
On-site

Execute assigned audit engagements from preliminary planning through fieldwork, reporting and closure. Evaluate the design and operation of internal controls, document evidence, identify material risks and recommend practical improvements. Support periodic risk assessments, annual audit planning and reporting to senior management and the Audit Committee.

• Risk-Based Audit Planning
  - Contribute to periodic enterprise risk assessments and preparation of the Annual Audit Plan. Understand the objectives, activities, principal risks and controls of assigned business processes. Prepare risk and control matrices and detailed audit programs for review and approval. Identify high-risk areas and define suitable testing procedures, including information systems audit techniques and statistical sampling where appropriate. Provide inputs to management and Audit Committee updates on audit delivery, control weaknesses and governance matters.
• Audit Fieldwork and Evidence
  - Perform audit procedures in accordance with approved programs and professional internal auditing standards. Examine records, systems and supporting evidence to evaluate control effectiveness and process efficiency. Maintain accurate working papers and audit evidence in the automated Audit Management System. Confirm that audit coverage and evidence are sufficient to support findings and conclusions. Escalate significant issues promptly and propose changes to audit scope when justified, subject to management approval.
  
  Review the work of assigned junior auditors and ensure adherence to internal audit quality requirements.
• Reporting and Follow-Up
  - Draft clear audit reports covering findings, root concerns, risk implications and recommended corrective actions. Discuss observations and proposed improvements with audit management and relevant business stakeholders. Review responses to draft and final reports and track management action plans. Assess whether corrective measures have adequately addressed audit recommendations through follow-up reviews. Support preparation of progress reports and management information on audit activities.
• Governance and Stakeholder Coordination
  - Contribute to improvements in corporate governance, enterprise risk management, ethics and the code of conduct. Assist with Audit Committee meeting arrangements, agendas, minutes and governance-related submissions. Coordinate audit activities with operational management, ADNOC Group companies and relevant functional leaders. Liaise, when required, with external auditors, assurance providers, internal audit service providers and the Abu Dhabi Accountability Authority. Participate in special reviews, advisory committees, workshops and internal audit awareness sessions.
• Audit Methodology and Team Development
  - Support enhancement…