Senior Consultant - IT Audit (Oracle)

Protiviti Middle East Member Firm; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Protiviti Middle East Member Firm is seeking a skilled Oracle IT Auditor – Senior consultant to support IT audit, risk advisory, and consulting engagements focused on Oracle environments (ERP, databases, and related technologies).

You will evaluate IT general controls and application controls, identify risks, and ensure regulatory compliance while delivering high-quality client service. The role requires 5–7 years of Oracle ERP experience and strong data-analysis skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Accounting or related field.
• Professional certifications (CISA, CPA, CA, CIA, or Oracle) preferred.
• 5–7 years of IT audit or IT risk experience in Oracle ERP environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform ITGC and ITAC audits for Oracle ERP systems (EBS, Fusion, Cloud).
• Evaluate control design, operating effectiveness, and SoD conflicts.
• Test data controls using SQL, ACL or IDEA and prepare findings.
• Collaborate with client stakeholders across IT, Finance and Risk.
• Mentor junior team members and manage project timelines.

Skills

IT audit

Data analysis

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Computer Science/Accounting

Tools

SQL

ACL

IDEA

Oracle tools

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Oracle IT Auditor – Senior consultant to support IT audit, risk advisory, and consulting engagements focusing on Oracle environments (ERP, databases, and related technologies). The role involves evaluating IT general controls and IT application controls, identifying risks, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while delivering high-quality client service.

Key Responsibilities:

• IT Audit & Risk Assessment: Execute IT General Controls (ITGC) audits for Oracle systems (EBS / Fusion / Oracle ERP Cloud) to assess control design and operating effectiveness across domains such as user access management, change management, and IT operations. Execute IT application controls (ITACs) audits/Post-implementation reviews for Oracle systems across Finance, HCM, and Supply Chain. Evaluate automated controls and system configurations within Oracle environments. Identify gaps and provide actionable recommendations to strengthen controls.
• Oracle-Specific Audit Activities: Review and test Oracle ERP controls, including Segregation of Duties (SoD) conflicts, role-based access controls, configuration, and security settings. Perform data analysis using Oracle tools and audit technologies. Evaluate the integration between Oracle system and other business systems.
• Compliance & Regulatory Support: Support audits related to SOX, internal audit engagements, and regulatory frameworks (ISO 27001, COBIT). Assist in drafting audit reports and stakeholder presentations.
• Stakeholder Management: Interact with client stakeholders across IT, Finance, HCM, SC, and Risk teams to gather requirements and communicate findings.
• Team Leadership & Project Management: Manage and mentor junior team members. Plan and execute multiple engagements, ensuring timelines and quality standards are met. Review workpapers and ensure compliance with audit methodologies.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Accounting, or related field.
• Professional certifications preferred such as CISA, CPA, CA, CIA, or Oracle certifications.
• 5–7 years of experience in IT audit, IT risk, or consulting within Oracle ERP systems (EBS / Fusion / Cloud).
• Strong understanding of ITGC, ITAC, and Oracle security & access controls.
• Experience with audit and data tools like SQL, ACL, or IDEA.
• Familiarity with governance frameworks like COBIT, ISO, and NIST.