Civil Engineers-Internal Audit, Risk Management(4-7yrs)

EY; Ernakulam, Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 2,000,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Job summary

EY's Process & Controls Risk Consulting – O&G Upstream in Kerala seeks an experienced professional. You will lead internal audits and risk engagements for energy clients, design risk-based work programs, and ensure high-quality delivery with tight timelines.

Based in Kochi/Thiruvananthapuram, you will collaborate across teams, pursue business development, and apply knowledge of upstream processes, HSE and industry standards to strengthen controls and assurance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with Oil & Gas specialization or CA/ACCA/CIA.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Experience in Internal Audit / Risk Management with Oil & Gas upstream focus.
• Experience leading or supporting risk-based internal audits across upstream operations.
• Knowledge of upstream processes: WP&B, AFE, JV Accounting, production allocation.
• Experience with drilling operations, logistics, and procurement controls.
• Familiarity with API, IADC, ISO 55000, OSHA PSM standards.

Responsibilities

• Execute internal audits and risk engagements for energy clients.
• Plan, conduct, and report audits including risk control matrices.
• Understand Oil & Gas upstream risks and processes end-to-end.
• Ensure quality, time, and budget adherence.
• Support business development like proposals and lead identification.
• Maintain client relations and communicate proactively.

Skills

Oil & Gas upstream

Internal Audit

Risk Management

Project management

Data analysis

MS Office

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (Oil & Gas)

CA/ACCA/CIA

PMP certification

Tools

Teammate

SAP

Oracle

Job description

EY-Process & Controls Risk Consulting – O&G Upstream Senior

As part of our Risk Consulting, you will be supporting the Team in client engagements related to Risk Management, Internal Audit, GRC solutions for various clients across the MENA region. The client base spans across various sectors and includes collaboration with other teams within Consulting services.

The opportunity

We’re looking for experienced professionals with experience in the Energy sector and Internal Audit/ Risk to join our Process & Controls Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a leading firm whilst being instrumental in the growth of our service offering. This position will be based out of our offices (Kochi/ Thiruvananthapuram) in the beautiful state of Kerala.

Working in our practice, you will have the opportunity to work with clients to provide practical risk management, internal audit solutions and gaining valuable experience in a variety of clients.

Your key responsibilities

The current role requires executing internal audit and other risk consulting engagements for energy companies. As part of the role, the candidate is expected to:

• Assist in executing client engagements and meeting the expectations of the client and the onsite team within the MENA region.
• Support in performing end-to-end internal audits from planning to reporting including process understanding, walkthroughs, preparation of risk and control matrix / audit work program, control testing to assess their design and operating effectiveness, preparation of audit report and agreeing issues/ actions with management.
• Have an in-depth understanding of the Oil & Gas upstream industry risks/ issues / trends and end-to-end business processes.
• Have thorough knowledge and understanding of Internal Audit methodology and IIA requirements.
• Deliver engagements to time, cost and high quality.
• Identify key areas of improvement in the client's business processes and add value by preparing insightful recommendations.
• Contribute to business development activities such as preparing proposals, lead identification
• Always comply with the firm’s quality and risk management policies
• Manage multiple assignments and related project teams.
• Maintain excellent rapport and proactive communication with the client

Skills and attributes for success

• Exceptional command on spoken and written English
• Globally mobile and flexible to travel to onsite locations at a short notice
• Highly analytical, organised and meticulous consulting skills
• Demonstrating and applying strong project management skills, inspiring teamwork and responsibility with engagement team members
• Ability to multi-task, work well under pressure with commitment to deliver under tight deadline
• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize effectively
• Attention to detail and quality assurance
• Proficient in MS-Office Suite, data analysis & validation

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with specialisation in Oil & Gas or relevant professional qualification such as CA, ACCA, CIA.
• PMP certification holders will be preferred
• Experience in Internal Audit /Risk Management with Oil & Gas upstream sector focus or working in Oil and Gas Drilling and / or Oil Field Service Companies, or Exploration & Production (E&P) Companies or working as Drilling Engineers, Rig Foreman, or in Warehousing and Logistics for Drilling Operations.
• Experience leading or supporting risk-based internal audits across upstream operations, including drilling and well operations, rig management, production operations, workover activities, petroleum engineering processes, drilling materials and inventory management, supply chain and logistics, contract management, HSE compliance.
• Knowledge of key upstream business and operational processes, including Exploration & Appraisal activities, Field Development Planning, Work Programs & Budgets (WP&B), Authorization for Expenditure (AFE), Petroleum Cost Recovery, Joint Venture (JV) Accounting, Cost Allocations, Affiliate and Related Party Charges, Production Allocation, Reservoir Management, and Hydrocarbon Measurement controls.
• Experience evaluating operational and financial controls related to drilling campaigns, rig utilisation, non-productive time (NPT), well costs, contractor performance, procurement and contracting, warehousing and drilling materials management, inventory controls, logistics operations, and production reporting.
• Strong understanding of Process Safety Management (PSM), Health, Safety & Environment (HSE), Well Integrity Management, Asset Integrity, Reliability Engineering, and applicable industry standards and frameworks (e.g., API, IADC, ISO 55000, OSHA PSM, IWCF/IADC well control requirements, and other upstream industry standards).
• A minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience
• A valid passport for travel.
• Internal Audit Software Such as Teammate and ERP Exposure such as SAP, Oracle to extract reports (contracting/procurement/material management modules).