Audit Business Partner

Our client, an independent oil & gas operator is currently recruiting an Audit Business Partner. The role will be based in London and is offered on an 8 month contract.

ROLE

• Responsible for delivery of targeted Internal Audit activities, under the direction of the relevant Global Internal Audit Manager. Activities will provide assurance to the Audit & Risk Committee and Leadership Team that key risks to the company are identified and managed in line with risk appetite, and that mitigating controls are both designed and operated effectively
• Will play a key role in embedding effective internal audit practices as part of in-housing audit delivery capability

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Vision: Support development and implementation of IA team vision and action plan to continue to mature inhouse risk and controls capability
• People: Contribute to the ongoing development of a core IA capability through coaching fellow IA team members as requested
• Stakeholders: Own and develop effective relationships with key stakeholders as part of an integrated IA & Risk stakeholder management plan
• Risk driven: Support understanding of the risk management framework status and associated mitigating actions and other assurance providers to contribute to the development of the risk-based Internal Audit (IA) 6 monthly plan. Pro-actively inform IA leadership of risks or exposures related to internal controls requiring prompt action
• Delivery: Prepare clear, timely, accurate and comprehensive working papers to record all work undertaken, complying with defined in-house methodology and QA processes. Peer review other team members work to ensure quality. Work effectively with other team members, including co-source teams and internal technical resources, to manage and deliver specific Internal Audit activities under guidance of the relevant Group Manager, including: audit scoping, process documentation, identifying relevant risks, assessing control design effectiveness and testing control operating effectiveness. Where issues are identified, work with management, and influence as required, to agree appropriate mitigating activities with reference to agreed risk appetites. Manage internal audit action closure for identified actions including: recording, tracking, validating closure, and reporting to senior management of the status of internal audit actions
• Change: Contribute to IA’s participation in critical business and technology initiatives and projects as directed. Contribute to risk and internal control assessments of acquired companies

REQIREMENTS:

• Internal audit / assurance, or equivalent, professional qualification (e.g. IIA)
• Oil and gas or extractive industries experience
• Knowledge of the design and implementation of risk management frameworks and experience in helping businesses manage risk
• Ability to work independently, and as part of a team, to deliver efficient and effective risk and assurance activity
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills with the ability to develop & maintain effective working relationships whilst also providing robust challenge
• Strong organisational skills with a focus on detail, process and investigative instinct
• Adaptability, and ability to operate and prioritise effectively through business change
• Good team player with the ability to work collaboratively with both staff and third-party resources
• Working knowledge of process documentation