Technical Audit Specialist

The Technical Audits Specialist is responsible for leading and executing construction projects technical audits & Facilities Management audits to assess the effectiveness of organizations internal controls environment and compliance with established policies & procedures. This role requires a deep understanding of construction activities, construction project management & related risks and the ability to translate technical risks into business terms for management. The Specialist will work independently or as part of a team to conduct construction project audits (technical, operational, financial and compliance), back office support functions audits (such as quality control, estimation, commercial engineering, procurement etc.), audit of applications and systems in place to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards and best practices.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Work with the Group Chief Audit Officer and Group Audit Manager to develop and implement a three/two year risk-based internal audit and assist in carrying out Group risk assessment and developing risk registers.
• Execute the internal audit program under the audit cycle stated in the Internal Audit Plan to provide assurance that the objectives stated under the Internal Audit role in the Internal Audit Charter are aligned towards the achievement of overall company objectives.
• Introduce and implement the concept of Technical Audits, QA/QC Audits, Closeout Audits, Cost Saving Audits, Surprise quality & HSE inspections and review of construction claims such as EOT, Variation orders etc.
• Conduct detailed audit reviews for projects as per the audit plan and ensure that all audit findings and issues are properly documented, communicated and agreed upon with the auditees.
• Identify and recommend opportunities for enhancements leading to more effective and efficient execution of construction activities.
• Carry out spot visits on ongoing construction project sites and issue the site visit report within one working day.
• Establish audit work programs to effectively evaluate operations based on best practices, regulatory requirements and the operating environment for contraction project audits.
• Prepare well-structured and error-free audit reports in a concise manner and ensure that audit issues are placed in appropriate context with recommendations presented in a persuasive manner for proper implementation by the auditees.
• Prepare audit work paper documentation to ensure clear support for all audit findings and work performed including work paper retention policies.
• Review the work of other team members and challenge their understanding of audit areas and processes to assure adequate coverage.
• Carry out follow-up reviews to ensure responsive consideration and action on audit findings and recommendations. Reports to management regarding failure to implement recommendations that could have a serious impact on agency operations.
• Assists in confidential investigations/audits concerning allegations of conflicts of interest, fraud, corruption, mismanagement, gross or aggravated misconduct.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with business unit/department management throughout the audit process with regard to developing a mutually effective audit work schedule, conducting audit status meetings and leading the entrance and exit conferences.
• Establish positive and constructive relationships with the Business Units and maintain knowledge of assigned operating business units.
• Assist GCAO and Group Audit Manager in achieving Departments annual objectives/KPIs.
• Perform Adhoc assignments as per Group Chief Audit Officer's directions.

Requirements

Benefits

• Paid Annual Leave
• Family Benefits
• Medical Insurance
• Travel Ticket