Senior Internal Auditor

Senior Internal Auditor Engineering

Role

Purpose:

The Senior Internal Auditor – Engineering is responsible for independently assessing and enhancing the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes related to engineering activities, projects, and operations. The role ensures compliance with internal policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements while supporting continuous improvement across engineering functions.

• Plan, lead, and execute internal audits across engineering operations, capital projects, and technical processes
• Assess the effectiveness of internal controls and governance frameworks within engineering functions
• Evaluate operational efficiency and identify areas for process improvement
• Identify and analyze key engineering and operational risks, including cost, quality, safety, and timelines
• Evaluate risk exposure and recommend mitigation strategies to enhance control effectiveness
• Develop and implement risk-based audit programs aligned with organizational priorities
• Review capital projects, procurement activities, and contractor performance throughout the project lifecycle
• Analyze budget utilization, cost management practices, and project financial controls
• Assess compliance with contractual obligations and project governance standards
• Prepare clear and structured audit reports outlining findings, root causes, and actionable recommendations
• Present audit outcomes to management and drive follow-up on corrective actions
• Coordinate with stakeholders, including senior management and audit committees, to support governance requirements
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards (including HSE and ISO)
• Drive the adoption of best practices in engineering controls and governance
• Support external audits and regulatory inspections as required

• 7–10 years of experience in internal audit, engineering audit, or related field
• Strong understanding of engineering processes, project lifecycle, and risk management
• Experience in auditing capital projects and technical operations
• Knowledge of internal audit standards (IIA) and control frameworks (COSO)
• Ability to analyze complex technical and financial data

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Accounting, or Finance
• Preferred: CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), SOCPA / CPA / ACCA, PMP (Project Management Professional) is a plus

• Internal audit methodologies and risk-based auditing
• Engineering project evaluation and cost control analysis
• Knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
• Data analysis and reporting skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder management