Senior Auditor

Execute the internal audit activities processes and procedures, acting as owner of Internal Audit (IA) standards & protocols, performance of audit procedures, identifying and defining issues, implementing audit criteria, reviewing and analysing evidence, and documenting client processes and procedures, to promote a high standard of auditing, continues business improvement, risk mitigation according to the business needs.

• 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 HOIA 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 evidence, 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.
• Conduct Quality Assurance Improvement (QAIP) program at the end of each audit engagement

• Ability to apply attestation standards through practical application.
• Proactive in researching accounting matters.
• Solid listening skills and ability to identify gaps in logic inquisitive.
• Proactive in asking clarifying questions to ensure work effort is directed wholly toward desired outcome.
• Strong organization and follow up skills, including the ability to handle competing priorities while meeting all deadlines.
  
  Demonstrated ability to lead a small team and ensure successful results.
• Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong command of Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to identify issues, the cause of such and facilitate communications in a proactive manner to avoid surprises.
• Willingness and ability to adapt to new circumstances, information, and challenges.

• Internal:
  All streams and functions
• External:
  Contractors, Vendors & Suppliers
• Notable Working Conditions. Office environment, intensive computer screen use, sporadic visits to operation site.

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

• Excellent knowledge of written, read, and spoken English (required) Arabic - Native (desirable)

• 6+ years progressive experience.
• 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 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 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 the 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.