Senior Internal Auditor

Petrofac; Sharjah; On-site; AED 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Petrofac in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Senior Internal Auditor to deliver risk-based audits across governance, risk management, and internal controls. You will plan, execute, report, and close engagements with supervision, using data analytics to enhance coverage and strengthen conclusions.

The role requires 5–7 years in internal audit, a relevant degree, and professional certification (CIA, CPA, ACCA) preferred or in progress.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• Professional certification (CIA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent) preferred or in progress.
• 5–7 years of internal audit experience in complex or multinational environments.
• Strong understanding of risk management and internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO).
• Exposure to data analytics or technology-enabled auditing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver audit engagements end-to-end (planning, fieldwork, reporting, and closure) for assigned audits.
• Execute risk-based audit procedures, assessing design and operating effectiveness of internal controls.
• Leverage data analytics to enhance audit coverage and support conclusions.
• Ensure audit work complies with internal methodology and IIA Standards.
• Prepare high-quality audit documentation and contribute to reports.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and communicate findings clearly.
• Contribute to the development of the Annual Audit Plan.
• Identify opportunities to enhance audit effectiveness through digitisation.
• Collaborate across engagements to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Provide guidance and coaching to junior team members.
• Take ownership of personal development, including data analytics capabilities.

Skills

Audit planning

Risk assessment

Data analytics

Internal controls

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

COSO

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CIA / CPA / ACCA or equivalent

Job description

Purpose:

The Senior Internal Auditor is responsible for delivering risk-based audit engagements and supporting execution of the annual audit plan. The role provides independent assurance over governance, risk management, and internal controls, requiring strong analytical capability, stakeholder engagement, and a data-driven approach to audit delivery.

Key Accountabilities

1. 1.1. Lead and deliver audit engagements end-to-end (planning, fieldwork, reporting, and closure) for assigned audits, operating with appropriate supervision.
2. 1.2. Execute risk-based audit procedures, assessing the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, identifying risks and control gaps.
3. 1.3. Leverage data analytics to enhance audit coverage and support conclusions, applying professional judgement at all times.
4. 1.4. Ensure audit work is completed in accordance with internal methodology and IIA Standards.
5. 1.5. Prepare high-quality audit documentation and contribute to audit reports and management reporting.
6. 1.6. Build strong stakeholder relationships across the business, clearly communicate audit findings, and support the development and timely closure of recommendations.
7. 1.7. Contribute to the development of the risk-based Annual Audit Plan, leveraging audit insights and business understanding
8. 1.8. Identify and support opportunities to enhance audit effectiveness through process improvements, digitisation and continuous improvement initiatives.
9. 1.9. Work collaboratively across audit engagements to deliver high-quality outcomes.
10. 1.10. Provide guidance and informal coaching to junior team members, where appropriate.
11. 1.11. Take ownership of personal development, including building technical and data analytics capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
• Professional certification (CIA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent) preferred or in progress
• 5 - 7 years of experience in internal audit within complex or multinational environments
• Strong understanding of risk management and internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO)
• Exposure to data analytics or technology-enabled auditing techniques

Key Skills

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to manage audit assignments independently
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to interpret data and translate insights into meaningful conclusions
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail