Senior Auditor

Oman Investment Authority; Oman; Presencial; OMR 12 000 - 17 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Oman Investment Authority is seeking a Senior Auditor to lead internal audit activities in Oman-Salalah. The role runs under the Internal Audit department and reports to the Head of Internal Audit.

You will drive audit programs, supervise a small audit team, and ensure compliance with IA standards while supporting risk management and process improvements. Key duties include planning, supervising engagements, developing audit programs, and utilizing data analytics tools to identify root causes

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is required.
• ACCA, CIA or CISA certifications are an added advantage.
• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English is required; Arabic desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Plan, conduct, supervise and report on specific audit assignments.
• Develop comprehensive audit programs covering objectives and risks.
• Ensure audits are completed on time and within scope.
• Prepare information data requests based on audit programs.
• Apply IA standards and modern audit methods; use data analysis tools.
• Address HOIA instructions during fieldwork.
• Direct and supervise assigned auditors on engagements.
• Collect sufficient information to support audit steps.
• Update Assurance Audit Management System with issues, root causes and recommendations.
• Maintain and upload work papers and evidence in real time.
• Draft audit reports and obtain endorsements.
• Follow up on findings and corrective actions for continuous risk management.

Conhecimentos

Attestation standards

Audit planning

Data analytics

Leadership

MS Excel

Communication

English proficiency

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

ACCA CIA CISA certifications

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Senior Auditor

Job title Senior Auditor

Function CEO Office OQBI

Department Internal Audit

Location Oman-Salalah

Reporting to Head of Internal Audit HIA

Job Purpose

Execute the internal audit activities processes and procedures acting as owner of Internal Audit IA standards amp 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 This role is guided in accordance with the OQBI Mission Vision Values and Strategies as well as policies guidelines and both local amp international standards It is supported by an IT Technology platform HSSE standards Omani government regulations legal justifications and best international practices All these elements are aligned with the national objectives of Oman

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 amp 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 and Suppliers

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

  Competencies and skills

  • Working knowledge of internal audit standards and auditing techniques practices in the Oil and 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