Senior Internal Auditor

Job description / Role

Job Purpose

Perform assigned audit engagements, from start to end, inclusive of preplanning and wrap up activities. Applies risk and control concepts to scenarios encountered and identifies any potential issues. Support in the periodic Risk Assessments and development of the Risk-Based Work Plans and the periodic reporting to the Audit Committee and Senior Management on internal audit activities, performance, significant risk exposures, controls/governance issues and other related matters

Job Specific Accountabilities (Part 1)

Internal Audit Plan
- Assist in the development of Annual Risk based Internal Audit Plan based on the results of risk assessment exercise.
- Provide input for the periodic reporting on audit activities and performance relative to its plans, significant risk exposures, control/governance issues and other related matters.

Audit Execution
- Develop process understanding of assigned business processes and determines business objectives, main functions, the nature of activities, potential risks and controls to be reviewed. Develop a detailed audit program / Risk & Control Matrix (RCM) for the assigned audit including the objectives, potential risk, key controls, audit procedures and the use of audit techniques and tools to evaluate governance, risks and controls processes, and submits audit program to for review and approval.
- Determine auditing procedures to be applied, including the use of Information Systems Audit Techniques, statistical sampling method or others. Ensure that adequate working papers and all relevant information are continuously documented and updated in the automated Audit Management System in accordance with pre-defined templates and audit procedures.

Job Specific Accountabilities (Part 2)

Audit Reports
- Prepare audit report with conclusion, expressing professional opinions on the adequacy and effectiveness of risk management, control systems and the efficiency with which activities are carried out. Recommends improvement options to rectify reported deficiencies, for Team Leader / Department Manager's review.
- Recommend practical improvements options corresponding to the observations with an objective to contribute to the improvement of governance, risks and control processes to assist in the achievement of the company business objectives.
- Follow- up on replies to issued draft and final audit reports and review the adequacy of the corrective actions taken on audit recommendations / improvement options.

Professional Ethics
- Participate in initiating/promoting the establishment and continuous improvement of the Corporate Governance Framework including Enterprise Risk Management, Corporate Code of Conduct, Ethics and Values.

Job Specific Accountabilities (Part 3)

Coordination
- Assist Audit Management in arranging Audit Committee meetings, preparing the agenda, and minutes of meetings (MOMs) and reporting on Corporate Governance Framework, General Controls and other related issues as prescribed in the Audit Committee Charter.
- Conducts workshops or presentations to create awareness about IA function and demonstrate value addition across the ADNOC.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement
- Participate in the development and implementation of the automated Audit Management System.
- Provide professional advice on Group Companies' Audit Committee Charter,

Supervision
- Plan, supervise and coordinate all activities in the assigned area to meet functional objectives.
- Train and develop the assigned staff on relevant skills to enable them to become proficient on the job and deliver the respective section objectives.

Generic Accountabilities

Budgets
- Provide input for preparation of the Section / Department budgets and assist in the implementation of the approved Budget and work plans to deliver Section objectives.
- Investigate and highlight any significant variances to support effective performance and cost control.

Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures
- Implement approved Section / Department policies, processes, systems, standards and procedures in order to support execution of the Section's / Department work programs in line with Company and International standards.

Performance Management
- Contribute to the achievement of the approved Performance Objectives for the Section / Department in line with the Company Performance framework.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement
- Design and implement new tools and techniques to improve the quality and efficiency of operational processes.
- Identify improvements in internal processes against best practices in pursuit of greater efficiency in line with ISO standards in order to define intelligent solutions for issues confronting the function.

Management Information Systems (MIS) and Reports
- Provide inputs to prepare Section MIS and progress reports for Company Management.

Generic Accountabilities (continue)

Internal Communications & Working Relationships
- Regular Contacts with operational level management within all auditable departments throughout ADNOC.
- Frequent contacts within ADNOC at all levels of Management up to SVPs with respect to audit programs, the conduct of the audits, audit reports, findings and recommendations.
- Regular contacts with Management within the assigned ADNOC Group Companies up to Manager level with regards to the Group Company audits.
- Coordinates audits with the concerned Function VP.

External Communications & Working Relationships
- Regular contact with Internal Audit Service Provider(s) to coordinate audit activities, when required.
- Regular contact, as required, with Abu Dhabi Accountability Authority (ADAA) regarding government audits.
- Regular contact with ADNOC External Auditors and other assurance providers to ensure adequate audit coverage and minimize duplicate efforts.
- Regular contact with ADNOC Group Companies' Internal Audit Managers with respect to knowledge sharing of audit standards, frameworks, methodologies, policies, processes and coordination across ADNOC Group Companies.

Requirements

Minimum Qualification
- Bachelor Degree in Finance / Auditing / Engineering or relevant disciplines.

Minimum Experience, Knowledge & Skills
- 8-10 years of relevant experience in internal auditing, with varied experience in oil and gas operations and their inherent challenges/risks in the context of corporate function.
- Familiarity with the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) and other standards and their interpretation and application to Internal Auditing practice.
- Experience in managing and tracking time for different Internal Audit related activities.
- Proficiency in utilising various business applications to gather/ verify information with guidance.
- High interpersonal skills in line with the Corporate Role that requires interaction with all levels of Management in ADNOC and the Group Companies.

Professional Certifications
- Certifications (e.g. CA, CPA, CIA, CISA, ACCA, CIMA).
- ISO Certifications
- HSE Certifications

About the Company

We are one of the world's leading energy producers, and a primary catalyst for Abu Dhabi’s growth and diversification.

We operate across the entire hydrocarbon value chain, through a network of fully-integrated businesses, with interests that range from exploration, production, storage, refining and distribution, to the development of a wide-range of petrochemical products.

Since 1971, we have created thousands of jobs, driven the growth of a diverse knowledge-based economy, and played a key role in Abu Dhabi’s global emergence.

Today, we continue to look for new and innovative ways to maximize the value of our resources, pioneering those approaches and technologies that will ensure we are able to meet the demands of an ever-changing energy market, and continue to have a positive impact on the Abu Dhabi economy for generations to come.