Senior Consultant - IT Audit (Oracle) - Bilingual Speaker

Protiviti Middle East Member Firm; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Protiviti Middle East Member Firm seeks an Oracle IT Auditor – Senior consultant to support IT audit, risk advisory, and consulting for Oracle ERP environments. You will evaluate IT general and application controls, identify risks, and ensure regulatory compliance while delivering high-quality client service.

The role covers SOX, ISO 27001, COBIT, and stakeholder communications, with leadership responsibilities for junior members and multiple engagements.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of IT audit, IT risk, or consulting experience.
• Experience with Oracle ERP systems (EBS / Fusion / Cloud).
• Knowledge of SOX, ISO 27001, COBIT, NIST frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Execute ITGC audits for Oracle environments to assess control design and operating effectiveness.
• Perform ITAC audits and post-implementation reviews across Oracle modules.
• Identify gaps, provide actionable remediation, and support regulatory compliance efforts.
• Review Oracle ERP controls (SoD, RBAC) and analyze configurations for security.
• Engage with stakeholders and mentor junior team members.

Skills

ITGC

ITAC

Oracle security

SQL

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT, CS, Accounting, or related field

CISA / CPA / CA / CIA

Oracle certifications (added advantage)

Tools

ACL

IDEA

Job description

Role Overview

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 key domains such as:
• User access management
• Change management
• IT operations
• Execute IT application controls (ITACs) audits/Post-implementation reviews for Oracle systems (EBS / Fusion / Oracle ERP Cloud) to assess control design and operating effectiveness across key modules such as:
• Finance
• HCM
• Supply Chan
• 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 (Sarbanes-Oxley)
• Internal audit engagements
• Regulatory frameworks (ISO 27001, COBIT, etc.)
• Assist in drafting audit reports and stakeholder presentations.

Stakeholder Management

• Interact with client stakeholders (IT, Finance, HCM, SC, Risk teams, etc.) to gather requirements and communicate findings.
• Provide insights on improving IT governance, risk management, and compliance.

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 Skills & Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Accounting, or related field
• Professional certifications (preferred):
• CISA / CPA / CA / CIA
• Oracle certifications (added advantage)

Experience

• 5–7 years of experience in:
• IT audit, IT risk, or consulting
• Oracle ERP systems (EBS / Fusion / Cloud)

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of:
• IT General Controls (ITGC)
• IT Application Controls (ITAC)
• Oracle security & access controls
• Experience with audit/data tools (SQL, ACL, IDEA, or similar).
• Familiarity with governance frameworks (COBIT, ISO, NIST).

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a client-facing environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Big 4 or leading consulting firms
• Knowledge of GRC tools (e.g., SAP GRC, Oracle GRC)
• Exposure to emerging technologies (cloud security, data analytics)