Our client a leading Oil and Gas operator based in Aberdeen are currently recruiting for a Senior Internal Auditor to join their team on a contract basis initially.
The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.
Ideally for this role they are looking for an experinced Auditor with an Oil and Gas background.
For more information on this role see below: The Snr Internal Auditor in performing and delivering internal auditing assurance and advisory activities defined on the Internal Audit & Activities Plan (IAAP) and following up on open audit recommendations with the audited areas.
This is a key role within the Internal Audit Department that supports the Head of Internal Audit in the elaboration and execution of the IAAP to enable client in fulfilling its strategic objectives, complying with legal requirements, assuring an adequate design and implementation of internal controls, and identifying areas for improvement.
A strong understanding of regulatory compliance, corporate governance, operational processes, and internal control environments is desirable.
Accountabilities and Responsibilities • Lead the audit team to complete assigned internal auditing activities to a time and quality under the direction of the Head of Internal Audit, in accordance with internal auditing procedures and the Global Internal Auditing Standards.
• Elaborate and implement audit engagement workplans, incl.: o Development and ongoing review of the work program (engagement objectives, risks, scope of work, fieldwork strategy).
o Ongoing communication with the audit team and audited area during the execution of engagements.
o Perform quality control of working papers and assurance of the work performed by the audit team.
o Verify the relevance, reliability, and sufficiency of evidence collected.
o Perform evaluation of preliminary audit findings.
o Prepare the draft Engagement Report for review with the Head of Internal Audit.
o Present draft findings and recommendations proposals to the audited area.
• Assist in the preparation of the Final Engagement Report for presentation to the audited area and Senior Management.
• Report and follow-up on audit engagement recommendations.
• Use of a range of audit techniques including data analysis tools and procedures adapting the approaches to test processes effectively and efficiently.
• Assist the Head of Internal Audit with the internal assessment component of the Quality Assessment and Improvement Program (QAIP).
Professional Skills and Experience • Relevant experience of Auditing, Internal Auditing, or other assurance activities (e.g.
Technical Authority assurance, HSE assurance, IT assurance, etc.).
• Relevant experience of working with an oil and gas sector operator in any of the following processes: Compliance, Risk Management, Operations, Maintenance & Integrity, HSE or IT.
• Experience in managing multiple and/or complex projects effectively and efficiently, including planning, supervising the execution of work, verbal & written communication with different levels of the organization, and reporting to Management.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• Experience in managing stakeholder relationships.
• Experience in data analysis, with knowledge of the use of key business support systems (SAP, Maximo, PowerBI) being preferable.
Other Requirements • The role requires travelling offshore, as needed, for certain audit engagements.
• The role operates according to the regulatory frameworks: o Articles of Association of client.
o Regulations of the Board of Directors of client.
o Code of Conduct of Client.
o Three Lines Model of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).
o Institute of Internal Auditors Global Internal Audit Standards.
Qualifications and Certifications • Bachelors and/or Masters degree in Accounting, Finance, Engineering, or another related field. xxuwjjq