Senior Internal Auditor (Operations & Technical)

Job Description

ADNOC is one of the worlds leading energy producers, and a primary catalyst for the growth and diversification of the United Arab Emirates. Our diverse family of more than 50,000 employees is made up of over 100 different nationalities. People from different backgrounds, with unique perspectives and wide-ranging skillsets, who share a collective responsibility: to enable and accelerate progress, both here in the UAE and across the globe.Here at ADNOC, we go beyond business as usual. We do things differently, challenge convention, and embrace new ways of thinking. This is what defines and differentiates us.By working together every day, we?re bringing energy to life.Company : ADNOC Logistics & ServicesJob Title :Senior Internal Auditor (Operations & Technical)Job PurposePerform assigned audit engagements, from start to finish, inclusive of preplanning and wrap up activities. Applies risk and control concepts to scenarios encountered and identifies any potential issues.Assist 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)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.

Internal Audit Plan

• Assist in the development of Annual Audit Plan (AAP) 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.

Job Specific Accountabilities (Part 2)Audit Execution

• Assist the auditors in the examination and analysis of records through executing audit program steps for the assigned audits.
• 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.
• Perform the audit in accordance with the approved audit program and ensures that audit objectives have been met to support the audit conclusions/results.
• Identify, obtain, analyse and appraise related systems and evidentiary data/information.
• Prepare working papers which record and summarize data on the assigned audit and the results of the audit examination.
• Appraise the adequacy of the corrective actions taken by management on audit recommendations through follow up audits and periodically reviews and updates the status of management action plans.

Job Specific Accountabilities (Part 3)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.

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,IA Charter and IA Methodology/Procedures. Provides assistance in the establishment of the Group Audit Committees/IA functions and related governance, when assigned.
• Participate in initiating and coordinating the Group-wide specialized professional training programs.
• Conducts research and benchmarking to resolve audit issues, identify gaps and support IA function.

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 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

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.

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.

Minimum QualificationBachelor Degree Supply Chain management/Engineering/MBAMinimum Experience, Knowledge & Skills

• 8 years of relevant experience in internal auditing or supply chain management, 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.

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