Senior Auditor, Quality Assurance & Excellence

Job Description

JOB PURPOSE:Provide support in the execution of a comprehensive program of Internal Audit Excellence & Quality Assurance (QA) for ADNOC and the Group Companies in accordance with ADNOC Internal Audit Charter, Audit & Assurance Policies and Procedures, Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards and other regulatory bodies. Execute Internal/IT / IMS audits or Quality Assurance / Data Analytics related to QA & Excellence within ADNOC and assigned Group Companies to evaluate and contribute to the improvement of governance, risk management and control processes using systematic and disciplined approach. As part of A&A Function plan, support to embed data analytics in the Internal Audits as well as perform individual data analytics assignments.KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:ADNOC Group Internal Audit Excellence

• Participate and provide inputs to Section Head ? QA & Excellence while preparing strategic roadmap to excellence for ADNOC Group Audit and Assurance.
• Coordinate rollout of Internal Audit Quality Assurance Projects and Programs in ADNOC & Group Companies.
• Periodically obtain Internal Audit and other important data / information from the Group Company Internal Audit Functions and Departments and conduct data analytic studies and prepare performance dashboards for Management reporting.
• Implement ADNOC Group Audit & Assurance communication plans in view of key internal and external stakeholders ensuring effective dissemination of information across ADNOC & Group Companies.
• Conduct Gap Assessment Studies, Pre-Certification Audits, and other special assignments to standardize the Audit Management system and programs

Internal Audit Quality Assurance Framework, Systems and Processes

• Provide support to ensure that adequate and effective Quality Assurance framework, systems and processes are established and implemented for ADNOC and its group companies to standardize, evaluate and continuously improve the Internal Audit systems and processes.
• Design and establish Standard Instructional Documents and QA/QC tools for ADNOC ? IA as well as IA Practice Documentation to be rolled out for implementation / conformity / reference.
• Collaborate with the ADNOC Internal Audit Departments to perform quality assurance reviews of the work performed by the internal audit teams and to provide insight into any quality weaknesses identified.
• Collaborate with the Internal Audit teamsto deliver the agreed Quality Assurance programme on a timely basis.
• Conduct Maturity Assessment exercise for ADNOC ? Audit & Assurance Function as well as assigned Group Company IA Functions to support the Management to set improvement / development objectives.
• Coordinate with ADNOC Group Expert Pool for Internal Audit QAIP Audits, Maturity Assessments and other internal assurance requirements. Work as Lead Auditor while facilitating Group Level QAIP / Maturity Assessment Audits.
• Provide Quality Assurance support to Audits done by the Audit & Assurance Function. Liaise with Department Managers / Section Heads of Audit & Assurance Function on relevant matters and providing necessary support. Also, performing QA on their work in line with A&A Charter / Manual etc.
• Conduct & Facilitate skill development / Quality Improvement trainings for ADNOC Group Internal Auditors as planned.

Data Analytics

• Conduct data analytic studies and evaluate ADNOC group wide Internal Audit performance data to provide support in driving Performance.
• Collaborate with Internal Auditors to embed technology enabled Internal Audit practices at ADNOC HQ.
• Perform various Data Analytic assignments for ADNOC as advised by the Section Head ? QA & Excellence
• Establish and maintain Data Analytics and Visualizations platforms in view of supporting Internal Audits and Managing A&AU performance.
• Run programs to develop existing auditors improving their data analytics knowledge and ability
• Conduct benchmarking, consulting studies and management information system reports to evolve valuable insights to aid effective management decisions

Generic AccountabilitiesSupervision

• 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.

Budgets

• Provide input for preparation of the Function / Department / Section budgets, 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 Function/ Department/ Section policies, processes, systems, standards and procedures in order to support execution of the work programs in line with Company and International standards.

Performance Management

• Contribute to the achievement of the approved Performance Objectives for the Function/ Department/ Section 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 best industry standards in order to define intelligent solutions for issues confronting the function.

Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Sustainability

• Comply with relevant HSE policies, procedures, controls, applicable legislation, and sustainability guidelines in line with international standards, best practices and ADNOC Code of Practices.

Reports

• Provide inputs to prepare MIS and progress reports for Company Management.

COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:Internal

• Regular contacts with ADNOC ?Department Managers, Section Heads and other team members of Audit & Assurance Function.
• Regular contacts with relevant Departments / Functions within ADNOC (For E.g. IT, Group Communication, Human Capital etc.).
• Regular contacts with Internal Audit Quality Assurance teams / focal points at ADNOC & Group Companies.

External

• Issue / project based contacts with Certification bodies, Industry Associations, Regulatory bodies and Consultants.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Keyskills :