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Principal Auditor - Operations


DubaiLocation
Dubai
2 days ago
Posted date
2 days ago
N/A
Minimum level
N/A
Full-timeEmployment type
Full-time
Job Purpose

  • Lead Audits in Production, Reservoir Management, Drilling Operations, Maintenance, Health & Safety and Logistics.
  • Ensure efficiency & compliance, collaborating with other Departments to enhance methodologies.

ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards.
  • Recommend corrective actions, where possible, to improve operational efficiencies and effectiveness in meeting business and organizational objectives.
  • Overseeing the day-to-day activities of the Operations Team, to achieve objectives consistent with the company's corporate strategy and business goals.
  • Conduct ad-hoc assignments and investigations as requested by the Senior Management or/and Line Manager.


Job Responsibilities

  • Lead and execute operational audits across core functions—ensuring compliance, efficiency, and alignment with organizational objectives.
  • Conduct in-depth audits spanning Production, Reservoir Management, Drilling, Maintenance, HSE, and Logistics to identify risks and improvement areas.
  • Drive process enhancements by recommending actionable solutions and developing frameworks for continuous control monitoring and audit automation.
  • Engage with senior leadership and department heads to align audit outcomes with strategic priorities and foster cross-functional collaboration.
  • Deliver comprehensive audit reporting, including risk-based annual plans, internal audit charters, and independent assurance on governance and controls.
  • Mentor audit teams and lead ad-hoc investigations, reinforcing a culture of accountability, transparency, and operational excellence.
  • Develop and implement audit programs, managing full-cycle engagements and delivering reports with clear, actionable recommendations.
  • Engage with management to formalize remediation plans, monitor resolution of audit issues, and drive timely execution.
  • Provide objective assurance to Senior Management and the Board on the robustness of risk management, governance, and internal controls.


Education

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering. Petroleum Engineering Preferred.
  • Minimum 15 years of Operational Audit experience including 5 years in a Leadership role with 6 - 8 years' experience with one of the Big Four Audit Firms.
  • Proven industry specific audit experience (Oil & Gas Exploration); focused on efficiency & compliance.


Job Requirement

Business Planning and Performance Measurement

Corporate Audit - Communication

Corporate Audit - Professional Development

Corporate Audit - Reporting

Corporate Audit - Strategy

Corporate Audit Risk Control and Governance

Corporate Audits

Corporate Compliance

Corporate Governance

Stakeholder Management

Corporate Reporting - Internal

Financial Risk Management

Internal Control

Management of Corporate Audits

Reports for Government Agencies

Risk Assessment & Management

Process Improvement & Optimization

Data Analytics and Visualization

Automated Controls Testing

Certifications

Skills

Physical Requirements

Years of Experience
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JOB SUMMARY
Principal Auditor - Operations
Dubai
2 days ago
N/A
Full-time

Principal Auditor - Operations