Audit Specialist (1961)

Aramco Americas Company•Houston, TX

11h

About The Position

Conduct or assist in the execution of routine audits and associated auditing tasks, encompassing designated audit assignments in alignment with the company's internal audit policy and procedures. Offer pertinent insights and counsel to Lead, Senior and Internal Auditors and Internal Audit Associates throughout all stages of the audit process (planning, execution, reporting, and closure), as necessary or fitting. Participate in or support audit planning, the formulation of audit documentation, and the subsequent evaluation or appraisal of corrective action plans implemented by the auditee. If position is based in the affiliate office, act as the ambassador /representative of the ATC Internal Audit function for the affiliate office senior management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, information technology, or MIS with a proficient command of the English language, both verbally and in writing.
A strong working familiarity with technology tools such as MS Office Suite, MS Visio, and Audit Management Systems.
Good communication skills, including the ability to confidently interact with auditees, write persuasively in a clear manner, and prepare concise reports.
Minimum 15 years of experience in internal auditing or a related field.
Demonstrate adequate technical knowledge and direct experience in auditing.
Highly resourceful, with good interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in a diverse environment with sensitivity and respect.
Sufficient technical expertise and direct experience in the auditing field.
Where position is based in affiliate office, in-depth knowledge of jurisdictional regulations and regulatory bodies specific to trading industry.
Demonstrate resourcefulness, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to thrive in a diverse environment with sensitivity and respect.
Ability to influence individuals and operations to efficiently and effectively achieve audit/assignment objectives.
Possess a keen focus on risks, controls, and detailed tasks to attain specified outcomes.
Effectively manages multitasking responsibilities.
Flexibility to work in any role within a audit engagement.

Nice To Haves

Professional certificates such as CISA, CIA, CPA, or equivalent.
Master’s degree in finance, accounting, information technology or a related field.

Responsibilities

Gain a comprehensive understanding of critical business processes, key performance measures, and performance objectives.
Develop strategies for reviewing processes, focusing on all relevant internal processes and components for a selected business unit or department.
Create detailed internal audit plans for selected components, issuing engagement letters for planned audits.
Lead Audits independently finalizing all aspects of planning and reporting documentations (including final audit reports with documentation) to the required standard.
Where required support engagement manager and / or execute all aspects of the audit engagements.
Manage conducting surveys or interviews with auditees and selected unit/department members as part of audit procedures.
Oversee and carry out assigned audits, monitoring subordinate staff performance to ensure timely closure.
Identify and assess significant risks, prioritizing key risks, and conduct detailed root cause analysis to identify improvement opportunities and effectively map operational and business risks.
Apply the company's internal auditing policy and procedures, offering professional expert opinions to auditees and senior management as appropriate.
Monitor internal compliance and control systems, assessing the adequacy of risk management processes and internal controls.
Participate effectively in assigned audits, review assignments to carry out more complex internal audit tasks and testing, as appropriate.
Lead/Support on Co-Sourced audit engagements.
Provide subject matter expertise/knowledge transfer to all Internal Audit team members.
Understand and oversee process documentation, prepare audit programs, and execute testing (including result documentation) of approved audit programs.
Provide current and constructive advice and guidance, including observations leading to cost savings and process improvements during internal audit procedures.
Build constructive relationships with line managers (auditees) and their staff, ensuring a partnering relationship with auditee departments.
Contribute to the development of policies and procedures to meet changing company requirements.
Effectively supervise, lead, and train team members to foster a strong independent outlook and professional approach in the conduct of audit engagements and related tasks.
Proactively contribute to enhancing Internal Audit’s governance, infrastructure, and processes as appropriate.
Contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement of processes and practices, work processes, cost effectiveness, and productivity enhancement.
Maintain open and regular communication with team members globally specially reporting lines based in company HQ in Dhahran to ensure effective collaboration on audit projects.
Share audit findings, insights, and discuss strategies for improvement within the internal audit function.
Communicate audit plans, progress, and results to Internal Audit HQ in Dhahran.
Provide updates on potential risks, control weaknesses, and recommendations for enhanced internal controls.
Manage and support in Co-Sourced engagements.