Audit Specialist

Role purpose

This role is responsible for leading, planning, and delivering detailed internal audits that assess whether controls are effective, information is accurate, and policies and procedures are being followed.

Work context and key challenges

• The audit function operates across varied and complex environments, often in subject areas where the auditor must quickly build knowledge before starting the review.
• Audit work demands impartial assessment of business performance, systems, and controls, along with strong professional judgement, discretion, attentiveness, and sound reasoning.
• Audit findings may face pushback from management, so senior audit professionals need strong people skills to secure agreement on valid observations and the actions that follow.
• Reports produced by this role are presented to senior leadership and shareholders, giving the work a high level of visibility.

Key accountabilities

• Escalate any material changes identified during the audit process to the Head of Audit to keep audit coverage complete and accurate.
• Help maintain and refresh the risk assessment and audit plan so that important activities are identified, prioritised, and reviewed where required.
• Design and plan complex audits by reviewing business processes, preparing risk assessments, identifying controls for testing, and drafting the audit scope, objectives, and work program. Seek approval from the Head and/or Chief Internal Auditor and agree the plan with the auditee.
• Carry out complex audit fieldwork by coordinating audit teams and testing controls as well as compliance with policies, procedures, and agreed practices.
• Prepare internal audit reports, audit plans, progress updates, early warnings on significant issues, and review reports drafted by other auditors.
• Track prior audit findings to confirm agreed actions have been completed by the audited department, and oversee follow-up activity performed by audit staff.
• Coach and develop auditors on the job in IAD standards, audit methodology, company processes, observation writing, and report writing to strengthen the talent pipeline.
• Assist with shareholder audits and other external audits coordinated through Internal Audit to support successful completion.
• Perform special reviews under the guidance of the Head or Audit Specialist when requested by the Chief Internal Auditor to address specific management concerns.

Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Engineering, or a closely related field is required.

Experience and knowledge

• At least 10 years of relevant experience in the oil and gas sector, ideally in internal audit, compliance, risk management, inspection, or testing roles.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in middle-management or supervisory positions.
• Strong understanding of the oil and gas / LNG business, including core processes, major risks, and key controls.
• Solid awareness of corporate governance and risk management practices.