
Adnoc
Senior Auditor, IT (Digital Processes & IT Assurance)
- Permanent
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 5 - 10 yrs
- Urgent
Job expiry date: 26/02/2026
Job overview
Date posted
12/01/2026
Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Salary
AED 20,000 - 30,000 per month
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Experience
5 - 10 yrs
Seniority
Senior & Lead
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
26/02/2026
Job description
The Senior Auditor, IT (Digital Processes) role at ADNOC HQ in Abu Dhabi is responsible for executing end-to-end IT audit engagements, from pre-planning through wrap-up, applying risk and control concepts to identify potential issues and ensure adherence to professional audit standards. The role supports periodic IT risk assessments and the development of risk-based internal audit work plans, with a strong focus on digital processes and IT risks within oil and gas operations. The position leads IT auditors in executing approved audit programs, developing detailed Risk & Control Matrices, applying Information Systems Audit Techniques, data analytics, and statistical sampling methods, and maintaining comprehensive working papers within the automated Audit Management System. The role evaluates IT governance, risk management, and control processes, reviews corrective actions through follow-up audits, prepares professional audit reports, and recommends enhancements to IT governance and control environments. The position also contributes to Audit Committee reporting, supports corporate governance initiatives, coordinates with internal and external assurance providers, supervises and develops junior staff, and ensures compliance with ADNOC HSE policies and international standards.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Perform end-to-end IT audit engagements including planning, execution, reporting, and follow-up in accordance with professional standards
- Assist in conducting IT risk assessments and developing risk-based annual audit plans
- Lead IT auditors in executing audit programs and examining systems, records, and controls
- Develop detailed audit programs and Risk & Control Matrices covering objectives, risks, controls, and audit procedures
- Apply Information Systems Audit Techniques, data analytics, and statistical sampling methods during audits
- Document audit working papers and evidence within the automated Audit Management System
- Evaluate IT governance, risk management, and control effectiveness and identify high-risk areas
- Review and assess corrective actions taken by management through follow-up audits
- Prepare audit reports with professional conclusions and recommendations for management review
- Support Audit Committee reporting and coordination activities including agendas and minutes
- Supervise, train, and develop junior audit staff to meet ADNOC Internal Audit quality standards
- Coordinate with internal and external auditors, regulators, and assurance providers to ensure audit coverage
- Ensure compliance with ADNOC HSE policies, sustainability guidelines, and international standards
Experience & skills
- Hold a Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, IT, Finance, Auditing, or an equivalent discipline
- Possess a minimum of 8 years of experience in IT internal auditing, preferably within oil and gas operations
- Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of IT assurance frameworks including ITAF, COBIT, ITIL, ISO 27000, and NIST
- Exhibit strong expertise in IT processes such as system development, infrastructure review, access management, and change management
- Demonstrate advanced technical knowledge of operating systems, databases, network infrastructure components, and ERP systems
- Hold a mandatory CISA certification with additional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or GIAC preferred