Internal Audit Director

Apache Corporation

Specific Responsibilities
The Internal Audit Director will co-lead the JV s Internal Audit team with the EGPC Audit Director counterpart. The position, reports to Apache s Vice President, Internal Audit, Risk and Compliance. The position is primarily tasked with establishing, leading and managing a value-added internal audit function that complies with IIA Standards, focusing on continually improving the efficiency and effectiveness of JV operations.
This role will be primarily responsible for the following:
-Effectively working with the EGPC Internal Audit Manager counterpart in leading and managing the JV Audit and Compliance functions; Provide periodic reporting on the status and operations of the IA function to the JV Audit Committee;
-Championing and establishing an efficient and effective audit function;
-Developing and managing a risk-based audit universe, audit plans and audit program to deliver assurance, process/control improvement and optimization results to the organization;
-Managing the planning and execution of operational audits, IT audits, special projects and other engagements as needed; Developing audit risks, scopes, objectives, work programs and testing procedures as needed;
-Reviewing / preparing audit workpapers and draft reports;
-Completing, or supervising completion of, assigned audits, advisory engagements or special projects; Documenting business and system processes as needed, identifying relevant risks and controls;
-Effectively and efficiently executing process design reviews and control testing procedures to fulfill audit objectives;
-Supervising and reviewing the work product of audit team members, ensuring quality work is performed and properly documented to support audit conclusions;
-Identifying audit findings and developing sound corrective recommendations;
-Leading or attending audit closing meetings to communicate audit work, findings and recommendations to management. Assist with action plan development;
-Drafting well-written reports at the conclusion of audits covering audit scopes, procedures employed, findings and recommendations; Leading and assisting with departmental projects related to risk identification, audit planning, scheduling, operations, KPIs and continuous improvement;
-Implementing a program to follow-up and report on the status of audit issues; Coaching and developing audit staff; and
-Liaising with external auditors as needed.
Qualifications & Experience
The successful candidate will have the following qualifications and experience:
-Bachelor s Degree in Accounting;
-CPA, CIA and/or CISA highly desirable; Fluency in Arabic and English;
-Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in public accounting and/or internal audit; Prior experience leading and managing internal audit teams;
-Excellent Communication Skills (written and verbal);
-Strong teamwork orientation, with the ability to work independently as needed;
-Experience with operational / process auditing and identifying control gaps and process improvement opportunities; Proven strong aptitude for problem solving and root cause analysis; and
-Knowledge and experience with SAP preferred.
Competencies
The successful candidate will lead by example through successfully demonstrating the following:
-Core Competencies
-Communication: Writes, speaks, and presents information effectively and persuasively across communication setting;
-Results: Pursues work with energy, drive, and results orientation to positively impact Apache s business success;
-Collaboration: Works in partnership with others and encourages different perspectives, while building and maintaining trust; and
-Culture: Willingness and ability to align one s behavior with the needs, priorities, and goals of Apache.
-Leadership Competencies
-Servant Leadership: Inspires and enables performance excellence through feedback, empathy, development and empowerment;
-Strategic Mindset: Applies business acumen to see the big picture, understand business issues, and exhibit financial stewardship;
-Change Leadership: Inspires change by challenging the status quo, generating support, and executing improvement projects to achieve business outcomes