Senior Internal Auditor / Saudi Arabia

We have partnered with international oilfield service companies to source the top talent available in the Saudi Arabian and International markets.  We pride ourselves on our commitment to candidates and our relationships with industry leaders.  This ensures the best possible fit for long-term success. 
 
Currently Saudi Arabia’s Oil and Gas industry is in an exciting growth phase with 2019 through 2020 set to be an excellent time for skilled workers to join and re-join the sector. As such we are now seeking an experienced senior internal auditor to fulfill a position in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia.
 
To be successful in this role it is essential that you must be experienced working in oil and gas industry, ideally a minimum of 7-10 years.  
 
Essential qualifications and experience include though are not limited to:

General

1. Performs routine to complex professional internal audit work for THE group, in their respective functional areas
2. Works under limited supervision with moderate latitude for initiative and independent judgement

Audit & Assurance

1. Performs audit and assurance activities for THE group, in line with IIA standards, Audit Charter, Manual & Plan
2. Conducts and develops surveys and interviews, along with preparation of summary memos and work papers
3. Performs audit procedures, including identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analyzing evidence, and documenting client processes and procedures.
4. Identifies, develops, and documents audit issues and recommendations for improvement, and utilizes the reporting manager's guidance where required
5. Evaluates the effectiveness of internal controls, policies and procedures, and operating practices of relevant departments, and utilizes the reporting manager's guidance where required
6. Performs investigations of incidents, identification of root causes, and recommendation of corrective and preventive actions, and utilizes reporting manager's guidance where required
7. Prepares relevant reports and presentations of audit and consulting projects, and participates in communicating them to Executive management, Audit Committee and, where required, the Board.
8. Works with reporting manager and internal stakeholders to follow-up or evaluate the progress in implementation of action plans towards audit issues.
9. Contributes to the development of the risk-based annual internal audit plan, and assists reporting manager in planning activities for respective functional area
10. Maintains organizational and professional ethical standards in IA activities
11. Makes relevant recommendations for improvement of internal audit processes in line with strategic objectives and leading practices in industry

Risk & Compliance

1. Assists in identifying and evaluating the company’s audit risk areas, and provides input to the development of the risk-based annual internal audit plan
2. Assists in coordinating with internal customers across THE Group (as required) to determine if established policies and procedures are properly followed across the organization
3. Collaborates with relevant departments and executes risk management awareness programs in THE group

Stakeholder Relations

1. Collaborates with key internal stakeholders to resolve audit issues, finalize action plans and track implementation
2. Develops and maintains productive team and internal stakeholder relationships (primarily line managers and departmental focal points) across THE group, through individual contacts and group meetings
3. Works actively with stakeholders for implementation of audit protocols and engagement plans

Consulting Services & Special Projects

1. Assists in providing consulting services to key stakeholders and departments in THE group, as directed by the reporting manager.
2. Participates in applying digital and analytics initiatives to audit engagements, and collaborates with analytics team to build required dashboards and reporting mechanisms

Professional Development

1. Pursues professional development opportunities, including internal / external training and professional association memberships, and utilizes them for further development of THE IA processes and team
2. Supports / Conducts IA related training and workshop sessions for IA team and other relevant stakeholders, to support their professional development

Managerial

1. Supports the reporting manager in managing and taking ownership for the audit and assurance activities being done by team members in the functional area, including facilitating the audit process and resolving issues
2. Actively contributes to the development of subordinates, including on-the-job training, coaching, mentoring and active contributions to their development plans