Senior Internal Auditor: Data-Driven Risk & Controls Leader

Petrofac; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Petrofac is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor in the United Arab Emirates to deliver risk-based audit engagements and support the annual audit plan. The role requires strong analytical capability, stakeholder engagement, and a data-driven approach to audit delivery.

You will lead end-to-end audits, assess controls, and leverage data analytics to enhance coverage while collaborating across engagements. A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance and professional certification (CIA/CPA/ACCA) are

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CIA/CPA/ACCA preferred or in progress.
• 5–7 years of internal audit experience in multinational environments.
• Strong understanding of COSO and internal control frameworks.
• Exposure to data analytics or technology-enabled auditing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver risk-based internal audit engagements end-to-end.
• Assess design and operating effectiveness of controls and identify gaps.
• Use data analytics to enhance audit coverage and support conclusions.
• Ensure work adheres to internal methodology and IIA Standards.
• Prepare audit documentation and contribute to management reporting.
• Build stakeholder relationships and communicate findings clearly.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Independent audit management

Data analytics

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CIA/CPA/ACCA in progress

Tools

Data analytics tools

Job description

Petrofac is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor in the United Arab Emirates to deliver risk-based audit engagements and support the annual audit plan. The role requires strong analytical capability, stakeholder engagement, and a data-driven approach to audit delivery.

You will lead end-to-end audits, assess controls, and leverage data analytics to enhance coverage while collaborating across engagements. A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance and professional certification (CIA/CPA/ACCA) are