(Global Petroleum Gas) Lead Operational Auditor
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Posted Date: 05/07/2024
Status: Active
Job Type: Full Time
City: Darwin, NT
Country: Australia
Primary Skills: Audit,Downstream,Upstream,Oil Gas
Experience: 7-15
Overview:
This role required candidate to permanently relocate at Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. About the Company
This company engages in the exploration, production, transportation, and sale of crude oil and natural gas. It operates through the following segments: Upstream, Downstream, and Corporate. The Upstream segment includes crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids exploration, field development, and production. The Downstream segment focuses on refining, logistics, power generation, and the marketing of crude oil, petroleum and petrochemical products, and related services to international and domestic customers. The Corporate segment offers supporting services including human resources, finance, and information technology. The company was founded on May 29, 1933 and is headquartered in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.
Job Summary We are currently seeking a Lead Operational Auditor with substantial auditing or operational experience in Upstream or Downstream to join our Internal Auditing Organization. This role does not have permanent direct reports, however the Lead Auditor on any audit will have a team working for them. Lead Auditor will be responsible for the audit team and will be the main point of contact for the client.
In terms of career progression, it is important to note that Internal Auditing at This Company is a significantly large organization, and therefore there are significant opportunities for advancement. There are opportunities to be promoted to Group Head positions, which oversee audits and perform planning and administrative work, or perform specific non-audit functions within Internal Auditing such as Audit Committee Reporting, Advisory Services, Quality Assurance, Affiliate Coordination & Oversight, Audit Manager positions, which involves leading an audit division that would be responsible for all audits related to a Business Line, Chief Audit Executive of one of our Affiliates. There are significant number of positions to achieve growth to the point that most auditors never leave the organization and climb the hierarchy ladder numerous times over their careers.
The Internal Auditing organization within This Company is an independent and objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve the operations of This Company. The Internal Auditing organization helps the organization to accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic and disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of the organization's risk management, control, and governance processes. The Internal Auditing organization provides members of management and the Board of Directors with analyses, recommendations, and information concerning the activities reviewed. The Internal Auditing organization consists of four (4) departments: Operational Audits, Functional Audits, Affiliates Audits, and Special Audits with three (3) audit divisions under each department.
Responsibilities: Define the objective and scope of the audit engagement.Identify critical risks and controls within the business and operational processes under review.Develop comprehensive, risk-based audit programs.Supervise the audit team and oversee assistant auditors.Discuss concerns and issues with the audit client, draft field memorandums, and keep both the client and Internal Auditing Management informed about audit progress.Conduct risk-based audit procedures in accordance with company policies and international standards.Conduct presentations to client management during audit opening and closing meetings.Offer on-the-job training and mentorship to less experienced staff.Evaluate the performance and capabilities of assisting staff auditors.Provide assurance and consulting activities on internal controls as required.Requirements: This role required candidate to permanently relocate at Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.Hold a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, engineering, or a related field; an advanced degree is advantageous.Possess a minimum of seven (7) years of experience in auditing, engineering, or plant operations within the oil and gas industry or from one of the Big Four (4) Auditing firms.Have at least one (1) professional certification such as Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Public Accountant, Chartered Accountant, or similar professional credentials.Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills in English, along with exceptional presentation and interpersonal skills.Be willing to travel within the Kingdom and/or internationally to conduct audit and consulting engagements.#J-18808-Ljbffr
