Internal Audit Manager

Nabors Industries; As Sudiyah; On-site; OMR 34,605 - 46,140; Full time

Job summary

Nabors Industries in As Sudiyah is seeking an Internal Audit Manager with 10–15 years of experience to lead audit engagements and ensure compliance within the organization. The role requires strong leadership, risk assessment capabilities, and expertise in internal audit practices.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and a CIA certification, with other relevant certifications being advantageous. Proficiency in TeamMate+ and Oracle ERP is necessary for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of progressive internal audit experience required.
• Experience with Audit Firms and oil & gas companies preferred.
• CIA certification required; other certifications highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver audit plans across the organization.
• Direct simultaneous audit engagements from planning to reporting.
• Manage adoption of IT tools and continuous auditing.

Skills

Internal audit leadership

Risk assessment

Data analytics

TeamMate+

Oracle ERP

Governance frameworks

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business, Engineering or related

Master's degree preferred

CIA certification

Certifications like CPA, SOCPA, GRCP, ACCA, CISA, CFE, or CRMA

Tools

TeamMate+

Oracle ERP

Job description

Internal Audit Manager (2600001I)

Senior internal audit leadership role within SANAD, responsible for planning, executing, and reviewing audit engagements across the organization.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the annual and rolling three‑year master risk‑based internal audit plan covering the full SANAD audit universe.
• Direct simultaneous audit engagements across SANAD from planning, scope development, fieldwork sampling, and reporting.
• Apply risk assessment and identify significant risk that require focus during an audit engagement to ensure effective audit engagement work and add value to area under review.
• Provide advisory work and consultation to management around Governance, ERM framework, COSO Internal Control (GRC), and related areas of expertise.
• Ensure resource allocation, timely execution, high quality workpapers, and adherence to audit methodology.
• Review and approve audit reports; present results to senior management and BACC Management ensuring findings and recommendations are root‑cause‑based and actionable.
• Support BACC related activities including preparing meeting agenda, finalizing action items, reporting, and finalizing BACC meeting minutes.
• Coordinate combined assurance with Saudi Aramco and Nabors Industries audit functions to optimize coverage and avoid duplication of efforts.
• Advocate conformance with IIA Global Internal Audit Standards and partner with the Quality Assurance function on internal and external quality assessments.
• Manage the adoption of internal audit IT tools, data analytics, continuous auditing, and AI‑assisted assurance across the audit lifecycle.
• Coach and develop the audit team, through effective supervision and mentoring, promote professional certification, and drive Saudization.
• Periodic domestic travel and on‑call availability for time‑critical investigations (25–35%).

Operational (General)

• Provide assistance to SANAD’s other business units on issues pertinent to job function; participate in performing routine checks and inspections to ensure the highest safety and quality standards are being maintained if required.
• Take care of health, safety and environmental impact both personally, and for others who may be affected in the workplace. Cooperate with the Company and co‑workers to help everyone meet their legal and company requirements.
• Adapt to, and participate in, any programs/changes in SANAD including but not limited to strategic initiatives, operational initiatives and performance uplift tasks; conduct any relevant work that may result from these changes as an integral part of this job description and employment contract.
• Help support the organization in extraordinary events such as claims by contractors, dispute reviews and participation in arbitration.
• Perform any other activity as required by the company both at the company premises and remotely when requested by the company.
• Proactively seek out information that is relevant to job role whether internally or externally to efficiently and effectively deliver. Remain up to date with context of the Company and the role within it to provide insight into potential opportunities and/or challenges.
• Contribute to the execution and delivery of any activities as and when required to ensure the continuity of work in the absence of other colleagues.

Product / Process Improvement

• Proactively evaluate the effectiveness of processes utilized within the designated department and make and implement improvements as needed to increase efficiency.

Physical Working Conditions

Normal working conditions (office): travel for training; company events when requested.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10–15 years of progressive internal audit experience.
• Preferably, work experience with Audit Firms and/or Oil & gas, energy, and drilling services companies.
• Proficiency in TeamMate+ and experience working within Oracle ERP environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business, Engineering, or related discipline (required). Master’s degree preferred.
• CIA required. Additional certifications such as CPA, SOCPA, GRCP, ACCA, CISA, CFE, or CRMA are highly preferred.