Consultant - Audit - Oil & Gas Sector - Global Consulting Firm

At Outsized, we match clients in financial services and management consulting to high-quality independent consultants and boutique/specialist firms for the execution of their key projects.

Our client, a leading management consulting firm is currently managing the technical audit requirement of an Oil and Gas client. Thus they are seeking to contract an expert for a long-term internal audit project focusing on critical technical and support areas. The audit will cover various technical aspects of the business, including Exploration, Drilling, Asset Integrity, and more.

This is a 12-month contractual role based onsite.

What will you be doing:

- Conducting Technical Audits:

- Perform comprehensive audits in the following priority technical areas:

- Exploration

- Drilling

- Asset Integrity

- Reservoir Management

- Well Lifecycle

- Marketing and Commercial for Petroleum Products

- Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE)

- Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Compliance

Support Audits:

- Conduct audits across various support functions, including:

- Human Resources (HR)

- Maintenance

- Procurement

- Material Management

- Contract Compliance

- Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Cycle

- Risk Assessment & Internal Control:

- Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and risk management processes within the technical and support areas

- Identify potential risks and provide actionable recommendations for improvement

Compliance & Process Improvement:

- Ensure compliance with industry regulations, internal policies, and best practices

- Drive continuous improvement in operational processes through insightful audit findings

- Reporting & Communication:

- Prepare detailed audit reports outlining findings, risks, and recommendations

- Communicate effectively with senior management and other stakeholders to ensure understanding and implementation of audit recommendations

Team Management:

- Lead the audit team and manage audit engagements

- Develop audit plans and strategies in alignment with client objectives

- Provide expert guidance on complex technical and support areas

- Liaise with senior management to discuss audit findings and recommendations

- Work closely with other team members to ensure cohesive and comprehensive audit coverage

- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members, fostering a collaborative and learning-focused environment

Your background:

- Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Engineering, Finance, Accounting, or related disciplines).

- 7-10 years of experience in technical audit of Oil & Gas clients

- Professional certifications such as CIA, CISA, or similar are highly desirable.

- Strong understanding of the petroleum industry and its technical and operational aspects.

- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

This is a contractual opportunity and will be on an initial 12-month contract. The selected consultant will have to be based out of the Middle East for the entire duration of the role.