Lead Auditor - Support

Dragon Oil (Holding) Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading oil and gas company in Dubai is seeking an experienced Internal Auditor to conduct audits ensuring adherence to policies, financial accuracy, and process optimization. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of internal audit experience, including leadership roles, and relevant certifications such as CPA, CISA, or CIA. This position focuses on enhancing audit methodologies and operational efficiencies.

Qualifications

• Conduct audits ensuring policy adherence and process optimization.
• 5-7 years of relevant internal audit experience.
• Leadership experience of 2-3 years in audit roles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive audits and ensure compliance.
• Prepare reports and present findings.
• Assist in developing risk-based annual audit plans.

Skills

Business Planning and Performance Measurement

Stakeholder Management

Data Analytics and Visualization

Process Improvement & Optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration

5-7 years of Internal Audit work experience

Master's Degree (e.g., MBA) preferred

Tools

CPA

CISA

CIA

Job description

Job Purpose

• Conduct audits for support functions (Finance, HR, Procurement, etc.) to ensure policy adherence, financial accuracy, and process optimization.
• 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‑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

• Conduct audits for support functions, ensuring policy adherence, financial accuracy, and process optimization.
• 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.
• Provide assurance on the adequacy, effectiveness, and efficiency of internal control systems.
• Conduct ad-hoc investigations, risk assessments and reviews as required.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance or Business Administration.
• 5-7 years of Internal Audit work experience including 2-3 years in a Leadership role.
• Industry specific Audit expertise focusing on financial accuracy & process optimization.

Job Requirement

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

Certifications

• Master's Degree is preferred (e.g., MBA). Mandatory Certificates include CPA, CISA, CIA.