Senior Internal Auditor

Role Purpose

To participate in planning and execution of Financial and IT Audit relating to EMARAT under close supervision of the Chief Internal Auditor with the objective of providing independent and objective assessments that assist management in improving organization’s operations and safeguarding EMARAT’s assets and revenue in adherence with EMARAT’s approved Audit Plan.

Key Accountabilities:

Audit Plan Development & Implementation

• Participates in the development of the annual audit plan and prepares audit programs as required.
• Ensures business processes and work activities, relevant to position, are planned and executed in compliance with EMARAT policy, procedures and best practice to achieve business objectives in a safe, efficient and cost effective manner.

Internal Auditing

• Conducts audit works in conformity to the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
• Conducts scheduled and unscheduled audits (service station) with a strong emphasis placed on cash-on-site.
• Carries out financial audits covering receivables, payables, cash and bank accounts payroll etc.
• Carries out specific IT audits relating to IT control issues.
• Participates in the annual physical stock check of inventory and fixed assets, preparing audit reports as required.
• Follows-up on previous audit recommendations and actions taken.

Reporting

• Prepares and documents audit findings inclusive of comments from location supervisor or department representative.
• Prepares and presents preliminary report findings for CIA review which is later shared with concerned Department Manager for their action.
• Carries out special investigations / studies as assigned by CIA.

Stakeholder Management

• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with external/Government Auditors on audit related issues explaining work completed, findings and clarifying queries when required.
• Conducts follow-up activities on recommendations made by external auditors and assists in their implementation.
• Works effectively, proactively and with urgency across EMARAT and externally to ensure the delivery of joint services/results that meet EMARAT’s interests, and for knowledge sharing.

Qualifications:

Knowledge

• Thorough knowledge of International Standards of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Accounting or Finance
• Professional certification from an accredited Accounting/Audit organization e.g. CIA, CA, CFE, CPA, CFE, CISA (Essential)

Experience

• 6-8 years of experience within Internal Auditing / IT audit.
• Experience in the Oil & Gas Distribution Industry preferred

Competencies

• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Proficient in Computer Assisted Audit techniques (CAATs)