Senior Internal Auditor | Data-Driven Risk & Controls

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

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.