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THIS POSITION IS FOR MANDATORY FOR OMANI NATIONALS 

Job purpose
Execute the internal audit activities processes, procedures, assurance standards, and protocols. Review technical controls of core business operations and assess the efficiency and effectiveness of the controls to promote a high standard of auditing. Ensure the continued of the business improvement, and risk mitigation according to the business needs. The position will act by the organization’s mission, vision, values, and strategies, as well as, policies, guidelines, QHSSE standards and international standards (IIA) and Omani government laws and regulations.

Main tasks and responsibilities

• Responsible for planning, conducting, supervising, and reporting on specific technical audit assignments including drafting internal audit reports and obtaining endorsement.
• Identify technical control deficiencies and the opportunities for improvement in the Operations, Technical Services, Business Development, Project Delivery and HSSE entities.
• Perform the full technical internal audit cycle including risk management, governance and compliance with all applicable directives and regulations. The core operations cover asset integrity & reliability, gas accounting & measurement, sustainability & ESG etc.
• Develop comprehensive audit programs covering all the audit objectives and risks.
• Ensure internal audit standards (IIA) are applied to the latest audit methods and computerized audit techniques including mass data analysis.
• Conduct audit fieldwork and collect sufficient information to support the execution of all internal audit steps as per the internal audit program.
• Maintain the documentation and audit evidence, conclusions, etc. in the Audit Management System on timely basis.
• Ensure follow-up on findings and corrective actions to ensure continuous improvement in the management of risk and operational excellence.
• Update, where necessary, the Risk and Control Matrix for Internal Audit Department.
• Ensure specific instructions of the Head of Internal Audit are addressed during the audit fieldwork.
• Maintain open and timely communication with management and the audit committee.
• Engage in continuous technical knowledge development regarding gas sector rules, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques, and performance standards.

• Bachelor’s or equivalent in Engineering or relevant technical fields
•  8 to 10 years of experience in gas operations, technical services, and related regulatory affairs including minimum 3 years of experience in internal audit.

Mandate QHSSE Obligations

• Ensure compliance with the QHSSE Management System
• Monitor and report safety performance and compliance.
• Guide, advise, communicate, and enforce safe behavioural practices (Life Saving Rules, Process Safety Rules) to perform tasks safely