Senior Auditor

OQ; Muscat; On-site; OMR 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

OQ is seeking an Internal Audit professional to plan, oversee, and report on internal audit assignments in a dynamic environment. The role requires applying auditing standards, using data analytics, and mentoring junior auditors to uphold risk controls and operational excellence.

The incumbent will develop and manage audit programs, ensure timely completion, and drive continuous improvement through actionable recommendations and follow-up actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent are an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Plan, conduct, supervise and report on specific audit assignments.
• Develop comprehensive audit programs covering audit objectives/risks.
• Ensure audits are completed within time.
• Apply IA standards and use latest audit methods and data analysis tools.
• Draft audit reports and obtain endorsement.
• Follow up on findings to ensure continuous risk improvement.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to auditors.

Skills

Audit planning

Issue identification

Data analysis

Report writing

Team leadership

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor in accounting/finance

ACCA/CIA/CISA (advantage)

Tools

MS Excel

Data analytics tools

Job description

Job Purpose

Execute the internal audit activities processes and procedures, acting as owner of Internal Audit (IA) standards & protocols, performance of audit procedures, identifying and defining issues, implementing audit criteria, reviewing and analysing evidence, and documenting client processes and procedures, to promote a high standard of auditing, continues business improvement, risk mitigation according to the business needs.

Main tasks and responsibilities

• Responsible for planning, conducting, supervising and reporting on specific audit assignments.
• Develop comprehensive audit programs covering all the audit objectives/ risks
• Ensure audits are completed as assigned and within time.
• Develop comprehensive information/ data requests based on the approved audit programs.
• Ensure that the IA standards are applied in audit work, latest audit methods and computerized audit techniques and tools including mass data analysis are used by the team.
• Ensure specific instructions of the HOIA are addressed during the audit field work.
• Conduct audit field work as per approved audit program/ work programs. Direct and supervise the assigned auditors for the specific engagements.
• Collect sufficient information to support execution of all audit steps as per the approved audit program.
• Update Assurance Audit Management System with detailed condition, criteria, root cause, consequence and recommendations.
• Maintaining work paper documentations and uploading audit steps, administrative documents, audit evidence, supporting documents, conclusions, etc. into Audit Management System on a real time basis.
• Draft Audit report and obtain endorsement.
• Ensure follow-up on findings and corrective actions to ensure continuous improvement in the management of risk and operational excellence.
• Provide guidance to Auditors including mentoring and training.
• Ensure knowledge and information about the corporate, major processes, new ventures and emerging audit issues and practice is maintained.
• Update, where necessary, the Risk and Control Matrix.
• Conduct Quality Assurance Improvement (QAIP) program at the end of each audit engagement

General Knowledge, skills & abilities:

• Ability to apply attestation standards through practical application.
• Proactive in researching accounting matters.
• Solid listening skills and ability to identify gaps in logic inquisitive.
• Proactive in asking clarifying questions to ensure work effort is directed wholly toward desired outcome.
• Strong organization and follow up skills, including the ability to handle competing priorities while meeting all deadlines.Demonstrated ability to lead a small team and ensure successful results.
• Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong command of Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to identify issues, the cause of such and facilitate communications in a proactive manner to avoid surprises.
• Willingness and ability to adapt to new circumstances, information, and challenges.

Key interactions

• Internal: All streams and functions
• External: Contractors, Vendors & Suppliers
• Notable Working Conditions. Office environment, intensive computer screen use, sporadic visits to operation site.

Desired Candidate Profile

Education requirements

• Minimum of bachelor s degree in accounting or finance
• Professional Qualifications such as ACCA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent are an added advantage.

Language requirements:

• Excellent knowledge of written, read, and spoken English (required) Arabic - Native (desirable)

Background and experience

• 6+ years progressive experience.
• Experience of working with Audit Firms or in auditing will be an added advantage.
• Sound understanding and experience in audit principles and best practices.

Competencies and skills

• Working knowledge of internal audit standards, and auditing techniques/practices in the Oil & Gas Industry preferred,
• Basic Industry knowledge including relevant laws and rules and risks,
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability includes identifying the root cause and risks and providing S-M-A-R-T recommendations.
• A basic knowledge of the various IT systems and applications, ability to carry out audits using Data Analytic Tools and proficiency in MS office.
• Strong commitment to Ethical principles and values
• Fluency in English and ability to write concise and comprehensive reports. Knowledge of the local language is a plus.
• Ability to communicate and convey the audit findings and recommendations clearly and convincingly in the close out meetings with the auditee.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.