Senior Audit Lead — Data-Driven Risk Assurance

Petrofac; Sharjah; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Petrofac is seeking an Internal Audit Manager in the United Arab Emirates to lead a portfolio of risk-based audits from planning through reporting and closure. You will apply COSO-based control frameworks, manage scopes and resources, and drive timely delivery while leveraging data analytics to improve audit coverage.

The role requires strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to present clear audit findings to senior management and the Audit Committee.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of internal audit experience in complex or multinational environments.
• Strong knowledge of risk management and internal control frameworks (COSO).
• Experience applying data analytics or technology-enabled auditing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver a portfolio of risk-based audits from planning to reporting.
• Define scope, timelines, and resource requirements across engagements.
• Oversee multiple audits, ensuring quality, consistency and timely delivery.
• Evaluate design and operating effectiveness of controls and identify gaps.
• Leverage data analytics to enhance audit coverage and efficiency.
• Present audit findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Support remediation actions and closure of findings.
• Contribute to annual audit plan development and risk assessments.
• Support capability development within the audit team.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Master's degree preferred

CIA/CPA/ACCA certification preferred

Tools

Data analytics platforms

Audit software

Job description

Petrofac is seeking an Internal Audit Manager in the United Arab Emirates to lead a portfolio of risk-based audits from planning through reporting and closure. You will apply COSO-based control frameworks, manage scopes and resources, and drive timely delivery while leveraging data analytics to improve audit coverage.

The role requires strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to present clear audit findings to senior management and the Audit Committee.