Audit Manager
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About the Role
Petrofac is hiring an Audit Manager to lead risk-based audits and support the annual audit plan. The role provides independent assurance over governance, risk management, and internal controls, requiring strong leadership and stakeholder engagement.
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Responsibilities
- Lead and deliver a portfolio of risk based audits (typically 6–10 annually), ensuring end to end execution from planning through to reporting and closure
- Act as Audit Lead, defining scope, timelines, and resource requirements across audit engagements
- Oversee multiple concurrent audits, ensuring quality, consistency, and timely delivery
- Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, identifying risks, control gaps, and improvement opportunities
- Leverage data analytics and technology enabled testing to enhance audit coverage, insight, and efficiency
- Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders across the business and present clear and impactful audit findings/recommendations
- Drive agreement of remediation actions and oversee timely and effective closure of audit findings
- Contribute to reporting for senior management and the Audit Committee, highlighting key risks, trends, and insights
- Support the development of the risk based Annual Audit Plan, including risk assessment and identification of audit priorities
- Lead and support capability development of team members, fostering a high performance and collaborative audit culture
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
- 8 12 years of experience in internal audit within complex or multinational environments
- Professional certification (CIA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent) preferred
- Strong understanding of risk management and internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO)
- Experience applying data analytics or technology enabled auditing techniques
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Purpose
- The Internal Audit Manager is responsible for leading a portfolio of risk based audits and supporting the delivery of the annual audit plan.
- The role provides independent assurance over governance, risk management, and internal controls, requiring strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and a data driven approach to audit delivery.
Key Accountabilities
- Lead and deliver a portfolio of risk based audits (typically 6–10 annually), ensuring end to end execution from planning through to reporting and closure, in accordance with internal methodology and IIA Standards.
- Act as Audit Lead, defining scope, timelines, and resource requirements across audit engagements.
- Oversee multiple concurrent audits, ensuring quality, consistency, and timely delivery.
- Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, identifying risks, control gaps, and improvement opportunities.
- Apply professional judgement, adapting audit approaches based on findings and emerging risks.
- Leverage data analytics and technology enabled testing to enhance audit coverage, insight, and efficiency.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders across the business and present clear and impactful audit findings/ recommendations.
- Drive agreement of remediation actions and oversee timely and effective closure of audit findings.
- Review and approve audit documentation/ reports, drive agreement of remediation actions and oversee effective closure of audit finding.
- Contribute to reporting for senior management and the Audit Committee, highlighting key risks, trends, and insights.
- Support the development of the risk based Annual Audit Plan, including risk assessment and identification of audit priorities.
- Participate in strategic initiatives aimed at increasing the overall value contribution of the Internal Audit function.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
- Master’s degree (e.g., MBA, MSc Finance, or related field) preferred
- Professional certification (CIA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent) preferred
- 8 12 years of experience in internal audit within complex or multinational environments
- Strong understanding of risk management and internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO)
- Experience applying data analytics or technology enabled auditing techniques
Key Competencies
- Strong leadership and people management capability
- Advanced analytical and critical thinking skills
- Excellent stakeholder management, including engagement at senior leadership level
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex audit engagements
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and sound judgement
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