Internal Audit Manager - Oil & Gas

Lead the planning, execution, and management of risk-based and process-driven internal audits within the Business and Corporate Segments, including subsidiaries and joint ventures. Oversee special investigations, risk assessments, and compliance reviews, while providing business support services. Ensure effective governance and internal controls, contributing to enhanced efficiency and process improvements. Provide key inputs for Audit Committee reporting and support the execution of the Internal Audit Department's strategy and objectives.

Principal Accountabilities

• Manage and execute risk-based internal audit plans, special investigations, and compliance reviews to ensure alignment with corporate governance and industry standards.
• Supervise, coach, and guide the audit team, ensuring quality assurance reviews on fieldwork and reports meet departmental policies and IIA standards.
• Conduct audits across various non-wholly owned entities, including subsidiaries and joint ventures such as EIL and EPPCO Projects.
• Liaise with Segment/Business Unit leadership to present significant audit issues, assess risks, and recommend actionable improvements.
• Provide inputs for risk-based audit plans, analyze the effectiveness of internal controls, and identify gaps and areas for improvement.
• Monitor and follow up on outstanding audit issues, collaborating with Segment Management to devise and implement action plans.
• Execute internal control reviews and assignments related to business support, process improvements, delegation of authority, and efficiency enhancement.
• Coordinate with external and government auditors and manage outsourced audit assignments as required.
• Drive the digitization and automation of audit processes to optimize efficiency and enhance IA services.

Qualifications

• A university graduate in Accounting, Finance, or related disciplines (e.g., B.Eng., B.Sc. in Petroleum, Mechanical, or Instrumentation Engineering).
• Professional qualifications such as CPA, CA, MBA, CIA, ISO, or Six Sigma Black Belt are required; additional qualifications in Oil & Gas disciplines are an advantage.
• 8-10 years of experience in internal or external auditing, with substantial exposure to Oil & Gas companies, IT, and financial policies and procedures development.
• Significant experience with Big 4 professional firms is preferred.
• Strong ability to influence senior management and motivate line functions to adopt process improvement solutions.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.