Head of Internal Audit
by OQ in Energy (Oil, Gas & Renewables)
Based in Muscat and reporting to the VP Internal Audit, the Head of Internal Audit provides assurance to key stakeholders by leading end-to-end Internal Audit (IA) activities under the final scope of the VP, managing risk effectively with appropriate governance and internal control processes, and advising on best practices to increase value. Acting in accordance with OQEP’s Mission, Vision, Values & Strategies—supported by IT technology platforms, HSE standards, Omani government and legal justifications, and international best practices—the role advises on creation and maintenance of a risk-based internal audit plan (including budgeting and resources), implements and adjusts the plan for emerging risks, ensures methodical documentation per IIA standards, develops audit techniques, and follows up findings to drive operational excellence. Responsibilities include managing State/external auditor expectations, preparing Audit Committee materials, participating in Audit Committee meetings, evaluating staff performance and Individual Development Plans, maintaining close relationships with Executive Leadership, performing and directing audit procedures (issue definition, criteria development, evidence review, process documentation), communicating results via reports and presentations, maintaining communication lines with clients and management, leading investigations of significant issues including fraud, advising on Assurance Functions Charter, policies, procedures and standards, advising IA objectives, KPIs, targets and change/action plans, consolidating reports for Management, External Parties, State Audit Institution and the Audit Committee, supporting administration of the audit management system (access rights, reports, forms, workflows), advising on data and analytics requirements, managing stakeholders (Management, Assurance Leadership, ELT, BARC, Board, auditors, lawyers, external consultants, government/ministries), and keeping current on regulatory trends in auditing, technology and information security.