Purpose of Job
Responsible for planning and performing routine internal audit assignments with a
focus on operations, the supporting technical and engineering activities, process
safety management and HSEMS in accordance with the annual plan. This includes
planning the audit, making risk assessments, carrying out field work, identifying
findings based upon independent judgement and objectivity, presenting written
findings and recommendations, and preparing draft reports on audit issues and
findings discussed with auditees. Works under broad supervision from Department
and Division Managers.
Assists Department and Division Managers in the effective discharge of their duties
and responsibilities and in undertaking different types of assignments under their
direction, including carrying out larger and more complex assignments. Participates
in integrated audit teams as set up by Division Manager, as a team leader or
member, to carry out integrated risk based audits.
Assigned audit areas may include company’s strategy setting, strategic plans and
objectives, specific organizational units, cross divisional financial, management, IT
enabled or technical business processes, including process safety management and
HSEMS audits, quality audits, technical audits at refineries, major projects,
contractors, all company facilities and assets. Audits assigned areas in accordance
with the Internal Audit Charter and IIA International Standards for the Professional
Practice of Internal Auditing.
Audit planning includes preparing an audit work program, process understanding
document and risk analysis (all types of intrinsic and residual risk) of each area
assigned for audit. Discusses RA with Managers and key staff.
Assesses alignment of objectives with corporate objectives, mission, vision and
values; effectiveness of and compliance with policies, procedures and standards;
compares with industry benchmarks and best practices and recommends
improvements or enhancements.
Participates in identification of high risk areas for preparing annual and 5-year risk
based audit plans, follow-up of audit items with divisions, budgeting, monitoring of
Internal Audit Service provider, and participates in peer review and quality control,
or in conducting special assignments.
The objective of internal auditing is to evaluate and improve the effectiveness and
efficiency of risk management, control and governance processes to safeguard
assets.
Minimum Job Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical or Process Engineering from a
reputable university.
MBA or professional qualifications such as CA, ACCA, CPA, and CIA certification
are desirable.Technical, HSE and PS auditing certification are desirable.
7 years’ technical experience in Refining, Oil & Gas or related industries out of
which at least 5 years’ experience in Technical Audits.Very high level of proficiency in spoken and written English. Report writing and presentations are essential.
Knowledge of Arabic is desirable.
Familiarity with Industry, regulatory and internal audit standards changes.
Ability to exercise independence and objectivity, ethics and fraud awareness,
mature judgment, conflict management/ resolution, and problem identification and
solution Understanding the business, familiarity with process safety, HSE and engineering
codes and standards, accounting frameworks, IT/ ICT tools and techniques, oil
refining industry technical knowledge, and experience in use of IA Portal