Sr. Auditor Assurance

OQ; Muscat; On-site; OMR 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Oil & Gas sector is seeking a Senior Auditor to ensure compliance with auditing standards and to promote business improvements. The role includes planning and executing audit assignments while providing mentorship to junior staff. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in auditing along with relevant qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years working experience in Audit.
• Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CIA preferred.
• Experience in the Oil & Gas Industry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Plan, conduct, and report on specific audit assignments.
• Develop comprehensive audit programs and ensure timely completion.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior auditors.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

ACCA, CIA, CISA, CMA

Tools

Data Analytic Tools

MS Office

Audit Management Systems

Job description

Job Purpose
Execute the assurance activities processes and procedures, acting as owner of Assurance standards & protocols, performance of audit procedures, identifying and defining issues, implementing audit criteria, reviewing and analysing evidences, and documenting client processes and procedures, to promote a high standard of auditing, continues business improvement, risk mitigation according to the business needs.
The position will act in accordance with the Group s Mission, Vision, Values & Strategies, as well as, policies, guidelines and international standards, supported by an IT Technology platform, HSE standards, Omani s government & other legal justifications, and best international practices in consonance with national objectives.
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 Assurance Leadership Team 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 evidences, 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.
Key interactions
Internal: OQ SAOC Streams, OQ Assets, Assurance Team
External: Auditors (State, Statuary, ISO, EHS, etc), Lawyers, External Consultants, Government / Ministries and Vendors
Notable Working Conditions. Office environment, intensive computer screen use, sporadic visits to operational site.
Education requirements
• Minimum of bachelor s degree
• Professional Qualifications such as ACCA, CIA, CISA, CMA, or equivalent are an added advantage.
Language requirements
Excellent knowledge of written, read, and spoken English (required) | Arabic (desirable)
Background and experience

Competencies and skills
• Minimum of 5 years working experience in Audit.
• Experience of working with Audit Firms will be an added advantage.
• Working knowledge of Oil & Gas Industry and related sectors will be an added advantage.
• Working knowledge of GIAS, 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 AMSs, ability to carry out audits using Data Analytic Tools and proficiency in MS office.
• Strong commitment to IIA s Code of Ethics.
• Fluency in English and ability to write concise and comprehensive reports. Knowledge of 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.

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