Lead Operational Auditor (Energy)

• Opportunity to Influence and Lead Strategic Risk Management
• Leadership Role in High-Impact Decision Making

About Our Client

The client is a leading organization in the oil and gas sector, specializing in refining and petrochemical operations. With a strong focus on operational excellence and sustainability, they are committed to maintaining high standards of governance, risk management, and compliance across their operations. Their business involves managing complex processes, ensuring the safety and efficiency of their facilities, and meeting the expectations of stakeholders, including shareholders and regulatory bodies. The company emphasizes innovation, continuous improvement, and value creation in a rapidly evolving industry.

Job Description

• Lead and implement internal audit policies and procedures to support the organization's audit objectives.
• Develop and execute an annual audit plan, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure effective resource allocation.
• Oversee the audit assurance function, providing insights into governance, risk management, and internal controls.
• Guide audit teams in executing audits, ensuring that audits are carried out within time and budget constraints.
• Prepare audit reports, assessing risk controls and providing recommendations to senior management and relevant committees.
• Ensure follow-up on audit recommendations to verify timely and effective implementation.
• Maintain high standards of audit quality, aligning practices with professional auditing standards.
• Facilitate collaboration between management and stakeholders, integrating audit perspectives into overall business strategies.

The Successful Applicant

• Extensive Experience: Strong background in internal auditing, with significant experience in risk management, governance, and compliance across various industries.
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead audit teams, develop and execute audit plans, and guide the audit process to ensure effectiveness and efficiency.
• Analytical and Detail-Oriented: Excellent skills in assessing risks, analyzing internal controls, and identifying areas for improvement.
• Strong Communication: Capable of presenting audit findings clearly and effectively to senior management and key stakeholders.
• Stakeholder Management: Able to build strong working relationships with senior management and external stakeholders, ensuring audit objectives align with business needs.
• Problem-Solving: Adept at providing actionable recommendations and driving improvements based on audit findings.
• Qualifications: Relevant certifications in internal auditing or similar fields, with a deep understanding of industry-specific risks and regulatory requirements.
• Proactive and Results-Driven: Highly focused on achieving objectives, implementing recommendations, and ensuring continuous improvement within the organization.

What's on Offer

• Leadership Role: Opportunity to lead and shape the internal audit function, influencing key strategic decisions within the organization.
• Career Development: Potential for professional growth through exposure to senior management and the Board Audit Committee, with opportunities to enhance leadership skills.
• Impactful Work: Direct involvement in enhancing governance, risk management, and internal controls, contributing to the organization's overall performance and success.