Audit Manager

Petrofac


Date: 1 hour ago
City: Sharjah
Contract type: Full time

Purpose: The Internal Audit Manager is responsible for leading a portfolio of risk-based audits and supporting the delivery of the annual audit plan. The role provides independent assurance over governance, risk management, and internal controls, requiring strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and a data-driven approach to audit delivery.

Key Accountabilities
1.1. Lead and deliver a portfolio of risk-based audits (typically 6–10 annually), ensuring end-to-end execution from planning through to reporting and closure, in accordance with internal methodology and IIA Standards.
1.2. Act as Audit Lead, defining scope, timelines, and resource requirements across audit engagements.
1.3. Oversee multiple concurrent audits, ensuring quality, consistency, and timely delivery.
1.4. Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, identifying risks, control gaps, and improvement opportunities.
1.5. Apply professional judgement, adapting audit approaches based on findings and emerging risks.
1.6. Leverage data analytics and technology-enabled testing to enhance audit coverage, insight, and efficiency.
1.7. Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders across the business and present clear and impactful audit findings/ recommendations.
1.8. Drive agreement of remediation actions and oversee timely and effective closure of audit findings.
1.9. Review and approve audit documentation/ reports, drive agreement of remediation actions and oversee effective closure of audit finding.
1.10. Contribute to reporting for senior management and the Audit Committee, highlighting key risks, trends, and insights.
1.11. Support the development of the risk-based Annual Audit Plan, including risk assessment and identification of audit priorities.
1.12. Participate in strategic initiatives aimed at increasing the overall value contribution of the Internal Audit function.
1.13. Lead and support capability development of team members, fostering a high-performance and collaborative audit culture.

The above is an outline of key duties and accountabilities, rather than an exclusive or exhaustive list of responsibilities. The post holder is expected to undertake any tasks which may reasonably be expected within the scope of the position.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
  • Master’s degree (e.g., MBA, MSc Finance, or related field) preferred
  • Professional certification (CIA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent) preferred
  • 8 - 12 years of experience in internal audit within complex or multinational environments
  • Strong understanding of risk management and internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO)
  • Experience applying data analytics or technology-enabled auditing techniques
Key Competencies :
  • Strong leadership and people management capability
  • Advanced analytical and critical thinking skills
  • Excellent stakeholder management, including engagement at senior leadership level
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex audit engagements
  • High level of integrity, professionalism, and sound judgement


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