Lead Auditor - Operations

Dragon Oil (Holding) Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading oil and gas company in Dubai is seeking an experienced Auditor to conduct comprehensive audits and ensure compliance with industry standards. The role involves managing audit programs, preparing detailed reports, and recommending corrective actions. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in engineering and have a minimum of 5 years of operational audit experience, including leadership in previous roles. Competitive compensation and career development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Operational Audit experience including 1–2 years in a Leadership role.
• Proven industry-specific audit experience (Oil & Gas Exploration).
• Focused on efficiency & compliance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits in Production, Reservoir Management, and Logistics.
• Implement audit programs and manage audit engagements.
• Discuss audit findings with line managers and report issues.

Skills

Operational Audit experience

Business Planning and Performance Measurement

Corporate Governance

Stakeholder Management

Data Analytics and Visualization

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Job Purpose

• Conduct Audits in Production, Reservoir Management, Drilling Operations, Maintenance, Health & Safety and Logistics.
• Support the Principal Auditor in enhancing audit methodologies and ensuring compliance with regulatory and industry standards.
  Recommend corrective actions to improve operational efficiencies and effectiveness.
  Assist in overseeing day‑to‑day activities of the audit team to achieve objectives aligned with corporate strategy and business goals.
  Conduct ad‑hoc assignments and investigations as requested by the Principal Auditor or Senior Management.

Job Responsibilities

• Implement audit programs and manage audit engagements up to delivery of final audit reports.
• Agree with management on action plans to mitigate audit recommendations and follow up on outstanding observations.
• Review accuracy, timeliness, and relevance of information and disclosures.
• Discuss audit findings and recommendations with line managers and report significant issues to the Principal Auditor.
  Prepare audit reports in line with the approved audit plan. Follow up with stakeholders to ensure the timely implementation of the management actions recommended in the audit reports.
• Participate in investigations related to fraud or company breach of policies and procedures, as required.
• Conduct audits for Operations functions in Production, Reservoir Management, Drilling Operations, Maintenance, Health & Safety and Logistics
• Perform comprehensive audits, ensure compliance, identify process improvements, and assess risks.
• Prepare detailed reports and present findings to the Principal Auditor.
• Support development of frameworks for continuous control monitoring and audit automation
• Assist in developing risk‑based annual audit plans and reporting findings and recommendations

Education

• Bachelor's degree in engineering
• Minimum 5 years of Operational Audit experience including 1–2 years in a Leadership role with 2–3 years' experience with one of the Big Four Audit Firms.
• Proven industry specific audit experience (Oil & Gas Exploration); focused on efficiency & compliance.

Job Requirement

• Business Planning and Performance Measurement
• Corporate Governance
• Corporate Audit - Communication
• Corporate Audit - Professional Development
• Corporate Audit - Reporting
• Corporate Audit - Strategy
• Corporate Audit Risk Control and Governance
• Corporate Audits
• Corporate Compliance
• Stakeholder Management
• Corporate Reporting - Internal
• Financial Risk Management
• Internal Control
• Management of Corporate Audits
• Reports for Government Agencies
• Risk Assessment & Management
• Process Improvement & Optimization
• Data Analytics and Visualization
• Automated Controls Testing