Internal Auditor - Governance and Risk

ADNOC Abu Dhabi UAE; Al Ruways Industrial City; On-site; AED 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

ADNOC Abu Dhabi UAE is seeking an experienced Internal Auditor specializing in governance and risk management. This role entails conducting audit engagements, evaluating control processes, and ensuring compliance within the organization.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of experience in internal auditing, along with strong knowledge of corporate governance and risk management practices. This position offers a range of innovative auditing opportunities in a key role for ADNOC.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in internal auditing.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance and enterprise risk management.
• Audit certifications such as CA, CPA, CIA, CISA, ACCA, or CIMA are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned internal audit engagements from start to finish.
• Support periodic reporting to the Audit Committee and senior management.
• Assist in developing the Annual Audit Plan based on risk assessment results.

Skills

Internal Auditing

Risk Assessment

Corporate Governance

Audit Program Development

Management Action Plan Follow‑Up

Education

Bachelor Degree in Finance, Auditing, Accounting or relevant discipline

Tools

Automated Audit Management Systems

Job description

Job Overview

Internal Auditor - Governance and Risk in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is an Oil and Energy opportunity for an experienced audit professional with strong knowledge of internal auditing, corporate governance, enterprise risk management, control evaluation, audit planning, audit execution, and audit reporting. The role supports ADNOC Group by performing risk-based audit engagements, reviewing governance and control processes, supporting annual audit planning, and providing independent assurance to strengthen risk management, compliance, and operational effectiveness.

This role will perform assigned audit engagements from pre‑planning through fieldwork, reporting, follow‑up, and closeout. It applies risk and control concepts to business scenarios, identifies potential control issues, prepares audit programs, documents working papers, and supports periodic reporting to the Audit Committee and senior management.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform assigned internal audit engagements from start to finish, including pre‑planning, audit execution, reporting, follow‑up, and wrap‑up activities.
• Apply risk and control concepts to audit scenarios and identify potential governance, operational, financial, compliance, and control issues.
• Assist in periodic risk assessments and contribute to the development of risk‑based internal audit work plans.
• Support periodic reporting to the Audit Committee and senior management on audit activities, audit performance, significant risk exposures, governance matters, control issues, and related updates.
• Participate in promoting the establishment and continuous improvement of the corporate governance framework, including enterprise risk management, corporate code of conduct, ethics, and values.
• Assist in developing the Annual Audit Plan based on risk assessment results, business priorities, and key exposure areas.
• Provide input for audit activity reports, performance updates, plan progress, significant risk summaries, and governance‑related matters.
• Assist auditors in examining and analyzing records by executing approved audit program steps for assigned audits.
• Develop a clear understanding of assigned business processes, business objectives, main functions, activities, risks, and controls to be reviewed.
• Prepare detailed audit programs and Risk and Control Matrices covering audit objectives, potential risks, key controls, audit procedures, and audit techniques.
• Submit audit programs and Risk and Control Matrices for review and approval before fieldwork execution.
• Determine audit procedures to be applied, including information systems audit techniques, statistical sampling methods, analytical procedures, and other audit tools.
• Ensure working papers and relevant information are documented, updated, and maintained in the automated Audit Management System.
• Perform audits in line with approved audit programs and verify that audit objectives have been met to support reliable audit conclusions.
• Identify, obtain, analyze, and appraise systems, records, business data, evidentiary information, and supporting documentation.
• Prepare working papers that record audit work performed, summarize audit results, and support audit findings and recommendations.
• Review the adequacy of corrective actions taken by management on audit recommendations through follow‑up audits and action plan status updates.
• Ensure approved audit objectives are covered with sufficient and appropriate audit evidence to support conclusions and recommendations.
• Perform audit work in accordance with professional audit standards, ADNOC Internal Audit procedures, and approved quality requirements.
• Participate in special reviews and undertake administrative duties as directed by the Head of Internal Audit.
• Supervise audits performed by Internal Auditors when assigned and ensure tasks given to junior staff are completed to required quality standards.
• Identify high‑risk areas and key control points within systems, processes, departments, and business activities under review.
• Evaluate system effectiveness using business knowledge, audit experience, risk understanding, and control assessment techniques.
• Recommend scope adjustments when necessary, subject to approval from the Team Leader or Department Manager.
• Participate in special committees where independent and objective professional advice or consultancy support is required.
• Prepare audit reports with clear conclusions and professional opinions on the adequacy and effectiveness of risk management, internal controls, governance, and operational efficiency.
• Recommend practical improvement options to address control deficiencies and strengthen governance, risk, and control processes.
• Follow up on replies to draft and final audit reports and review the adequacy of management corrective actions.
• Assist Audit Management in arranging Audit Committee meetings, preparing agendas, drafting minutes of meetings, and reporting on governance, general controls, and related matters.
• Conduct workshops or presentations to create awareness of the Internal Audit function and demonstrate its value across ADNOC.
• Communicate identified issues to Internal Audit management to ensure high‑risk concerns are addressed in a timely and effective manner.
• Participate in the development and implementation of the automated Audit Management System.
• Provide professional advice on Group Companies' Audit Committee Charters, Internal Audit Charters, methodologies, procedures, and governance requirements when assigned.
• Support the establishment of Group Audit Committees, Internal Audit functions, and related governance frameworks where required.
• Participate in coordinating specialized professional training programs across the Group.
• Conduct research and benchmarking to resolve audit issues, identify gaps, improve audit practices, and support Internal Audit function development.
• Plan, supervise, and coordinate assigned audit activities to meet section and department objectives.
• Train and develop assigned staff on audit methodology, working paper quality, risk assessment, control testing, reporting, and professional standards.
• Provide input for section and department budgets and support implementation of approved budgets and work plans.
• Investigate and highlight significant budget or performance variances to support effective cost control.
• Implement approved policies, systems, procedures, standards, and internal controls in line with company and international standards.
• Contribute to approved performance objectives in line with the company performance framework.
• Design and apply improved audit tools, techniques, and working practices to enhance efficiency and audit quality.
• Identify internal process improvements against best practices and ISO standards to support more effective audit delivery.
• Comply with HSE policies, procedures, controls, sustainability guidelines, applicable legislation, and ADNOC Code of Practices.
• Provide inputs for section MIS reports, audit progress updates, and management reporting requirements.
• Coordinate with operational management, ADNOC Group Companies, function VPs, internal audit service providers, external auditors, Abu Dhabi Accountability Authority, and other assurance providers when required.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor Degree in Finance, Auditing, Accounting, or a relevant discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in internal auditing.
• Varied experience in oil and gas operations and related corporate function risks is preferred.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance, enterprise risk management, internal controls, ethics, compliance, and audit assurance.
• Familiarity with the International Professional Practices Framework and other internal audit standards.
• Ability to interpret and apply professional audit standards to practical internal audit work.
• Experience preparing audit programs, Risk and Control Matrices, working papers, audit reports, and follow‑up action reviews.
• Practical knowledge of audit planning, risk assessment, fieldwork execution, audit evidence collection, control testing, and issue validation.
• Experience using automated Audit Management Systems and maintaining audit records in line with approved templates and procedures.
• Ability to use business applications to gather, verify, analyze, and validate audit information.
• Experience managing and tracking time across multiple internal audit assignments and related activities.
• Strong understanding of oil and gas business processes, operational risks, governance challenges, and control environments.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally with all levels of management across ADNOC and Group Companies.
• Ability to supervise junior auditors, review deliverables, and support audit quality standards.
• Strong report writing, presentation, research benchmarking, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Audit certifications such as CA, CPA, CIA, CISA, ACCA, or CIMA are preferred.
• Comfortable working mainly in an air‑conditioned office environment with occasional operating site or field visits that may involve exposure to prevailing weather conditions.

Skills Set

• Internal Auditing
• Accounting/Auditing
• Risk‑Based Audit Planning
• Annual Audit Plan
• Risk Assessment
• Corporate Governance
• Enterprise Risk Management
• Internal Controls
• Control Testing
• Risk and Control Matrix
• Audit Program Development
• Audit Execution
• Audit Evidence Review
• Working Papers
• Audit Management System
• Audit Reporting
• Audit Committee Support
• Management Action Plan Follow‑Up
• Corrective Action Review
• Governance Framework
• Corporate Code of Conduct
• Ethics and Values
• IPPF
• Professional Audit Standards
• Information Systems Audit Techniques
• Statistical Sampling
• Special Reviews
• Audit Presentations
• Audit Workshops
• Audit Charter
• Internal Audit Methodology
• Audit Committee Charter
• Benchmarking
• MIS Reporting
• Stakeholder Coordination
• External Auditor Coordination
• ADAA Coordination
• CA
• CPA
• CIA
• CISA
• ACCA
• CIMA
• Oil and Energy Governance

Salary

26000-40000