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This vacancy is with our government client undertaking projects in oil & gas sector.

Reporting to Manager Internal Audit

Scope of Duties:

¿ Participates, actively, in the preparation of the annual and long term audit plans. Participates in identifying those activities subject to audit coverage, evaluating their significance and assessing the degree of risk involved in the activity in terms of cost, schedule and quality.
¿ Conducts Financial and Operational Audits based on the annual plan in a highly professional manner and in accordance with the Internal Auditing Standards. Identifies measures and prioritizes the risk in the audit process to address the auditable areas of greatest significance and determines the scope of the audit.
¿ Analyzes and assists to evaluate the security over information systems to determine if it is adequate and effective in controlling data and assets and conducts IS Audits following the applicable standards relative to Information Systems Audit.
¿ Prepares formal written reports and action plans on the adequacy and effectiveness of the system of controls and the efficiency with which activities are carried out.
¿ Conducts follow up of the agreed action plan with the concerned Departments to ensure adequacy and timeliness of remedial action.
¿ Participates in on-the-job training for staff with emphasis on UAE Nationals and coordinates the training programs for the Departmental staff.
¿ Plans, coordinates and supervises the work of assigned personnel to ensure that approved audit objectives are met and that sufficient audit coverage is achieved.
¿ Conducts special assignments and other internal audit related activities as assigned by Manager Internal Audit

Minimum Requirements:

¿ Degree in Accountancy/Management with ACA / CPA / CIA qualification or equivalent.
¿ 6 years audit experience preferably in the oil or related industries in a computer system environment. Competency on the review and evaluation of Information Systems Control.
¿ Good knowledge of the principles, procedures and practices of conducting and auditing including planning and sampling methods involved in conducting audits.
¿ Extensive knowledge in applying internal auditing and accounting principles and practices, management principles and preferred business practices.
¿ Good experience in adopting risk and process based internal audits.
¿ Effective verbal and written communication skills, active listening skills and convincing presentation skills.
Work Location: Abu Dhabi
Hire Type: Contract hire