MSELECT is looking to hire a Senior Audit Specialist - Internal for an international oil and gas operator in Basrah. Candidates must have a minimum of 7 years with Big four audit firms, experience in oil and gas industry and ERP tools. Fluency in English is a must with Arabic as a plus.
Reports to
- Audit Section Head - Internal
Section
- Internal Audit
JOB OBJECTIVE
Provide necessary assistance to Sr Audit Specialist in planning & conducting internal audits with a view to prevent & avoid risk to the company interests & help maintain its long term operational, financial & regulatory control framework, enhance company’s sustainable and healthy development.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Description
- Assist Sr Audit Specialist in preparation of annual internal audit work plan
- Develop, organize and execute audit programs as set in Annual Internal Audit Work Plan in consultation with Sr Audit Specialist
- Assist Sr Audit Specialist in monitoring company's operational activities and processes
- Communicate assigned tasks to engagement team in a manner that is clear and concise ensuring high quality, accurate, and efficient results
- Frequent communication with other departments in order to ensure company audit recommendations are appropriately implemented and constantly followed up
- Provide necessary assistance to company Internal Audit team for audit plans.
- Coordination with company team on routine work
- In order to reach audit target, for each specific audit program, design detailed audit plan for execution in consultation with Sr Audit Specialist
- Ensure follow up and execution of audit program
- monitor audit quality
- collect, document and update work procedures of operating activities
- establish appropriate and complete audit documentation
- organize departmental daily business.
- Perform other tasks as assigned
COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Internal
- All departments and internal audit department
External
- None
DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY
- As per the approved authority matrix
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
- Accounting, audit or finance bachelor’s degree or above; Chartered Accountant or Chartered Internal Auditor as a plus.
Minimum Experience
- 7-10 years with Big four audit firms. Experience in exploration & development in oil and gas industry and ERP tools like IDEAS and SAP
Job-Specific Skills
- Proficiency in English language with Arabic language as a plus.
- Expertise in MS Excel.
APPROVALS
- Line Manager (Dept. Manager / Section Head)
*Only applicants meeting the strict criteria outlined above will be contacted as part of the shortlisting process