OQ
Expert Enterprise Controls
- Permanent
- Muscat, Oman
- Experience 5 - 10 yrs
Job expiry date: 15/02/2026
Job overview
Date posted
01/01/2026
Location
Muscat, Oman
Salary
Undisclosed
Compensation
Comprehensive package + relocation
Experience
5 - 10 yrs
Seniority
Senior & Lead
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
15/02/2026
Job description
The Expert Enterprise Controls role is responsible for executing enterprise-wide internal control tasks under the scope of the Head of Enterprise Controls for OQ SAOC. The position supports the integration of internal control functions across streams and assets to protect organizational interests while enabling innovation and achievement of strategic objectives. The role operates in alignment with the Groupās Mission, Vision, Values, Strategies, internal policies, international standards, IT technology platforms, HSE standards, Omani government regulations, and legal requirements. The expert contributes to designing, coordinating, and consolidating Enterprise Internal Control activities, providing advisory support to functions and assets, and ensuring controls comply with industry and reporting standards such as the COSO Framework. The role emphasizes risk-based control assessment, remediation tracking, governance assurance, performance monitoring, and dashboard reporting, supporting enterprise governance, audit, and risk management objectives across multiple business units.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Execute enterprise internal control activities for OQ SAOC in alignment with the Head of Enterprise Controls scope
- Prepare internal control guidelines for OQ SAOC streams and assets
- Coordinate and consolidate enterprise internal control activities across functions and assets
- Support implementation of the internal control and corporate framework covering control environment, risk assessment, control activities, information and communication, and monitoring and reporting
- Ensure internal controls meet industry standards and reporting requirements in line with the COSO Framework
- Drive control risk assessment programs to identify opportunities for process and control enhancements
- Support the definition of risk-based controls and propose mitigation initiatives
- Track control remediation activities through to completion
- Support organizational education programs on the benefits of well-designed internal controls
- Assist in minimizing risks, protecting assets, ensuring accuracy of records, and promoting operational efficiency
- Maintain and enhance control performance dashboards and develop additional control indicators as required
- Prepare and report monitoring dashboards covering required assets
- Work closely with management to achieve departmental objectives, performance metrics, quality measures, and budget targets
Experience & skills
- Bachelorās degree in Finance or a related field
- Minimum of 8+ years of relevant experience in risk management, audit, and internal controls
- Demonstrated experience leading internal control and enterprise governance processes
- Strong knowledge and practical application of the COSO Framework and internal control principles
- Experience in assurance functions across multiple business units
- Deep understanding of program and project-level assurance methodologies and best practices
- Proficiency in enterprise governance terms and processes
- Strong capability in using analytical and reporting tools such as Power BI
- Excellent command of written, spoken, and read English
- Ability to operate in office-based environments with intensive computer usage and occasional site visits
