Lead Operational Auditor

Our Client operates in the Oil and Energy industry, with its headquarters rooted strongly in Saudi Arabia. It has its branches spread to more than 50 countries, providing employment to more than 68,500 people all over the world. They fall under the Fortune 500 Companies. They are one of the world’s largest oil producers. They are constantly growing by creating new technologies through its Research and Development efforts and branch into new business lines through Investments and Acquisitions.

Responsibilities:

• Establish the objective and scope of the audit engagement.
• Identify key risks and controls within the business and operational processes under review.
• Develop comprehensive risk-based audit programs.
• Responsible for the audit team and will be overseeing assistant auditors.
• Discuss concerns and issues with the audit client, draft field memorandums, and update client and Internal Auditing Management on progress of the audit.
• Execute risk-based audit procedures in alignment with company policies and international standards.
• Prepare audit reports.
• Deliver presentations to client management at the audit opening and closing meetings.
• Provide on-the-job training and mentoring to less experienced staff.
• Evaluate the performance and capabilities of the assisting staff auditors.
• Provide assurance and consulting activities on internal controls as requested.

Requirements:

• As a successful candidate, you will hold a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, engineering, or another related field; an advanced degree is a plus.
• You will have 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.
• You should hold at least one (1) professional certification, such as the Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Public Accountant, Chartered Accountant, or a similar professional credentials.
• You must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills in the English language and excellent presentation and interpersonal skills.
• You should be flexible to travel within the Kingdom and/or outside the Kingdom to conduct audit and consulting engagements.