Senior Auditor, IT (Industrial Digital)

About the Role
Perform assigned audit engagements in the domain of AI & Emerging Technology assurance, from start to finish, which includes preplanning and wrap-up activities. This role ensures the application of risk and control concepts to scenarios encountered and identifies potential issues within the company and Group Companies. You will contribute as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in periodic Risk Assessments and in the development of Risk-Based Work Plans focusing on AI Governance, benefit realization, ROI, and embedded AI lifecycle controls within the company and Group Companies.

Job Specific Accountabilities (Part 1)
Internal Audit Plan

• Develop the audit universe to ensure it encompasses AI & emerging technology risks in alignment with other D&T risk areas (such as AI governance, business value realization, third-party dependencies, process, IT/OT infrastructure, interfaces, resilience, and cyber security) that might affect the company Business operations.
• Review and update the AI & Emerging Technology Landscape and Audit Universe.
• Develop and implement the Industrial AI Assurance Plan ensuring its alignment with organizational AI strategy, Use-case/initiatives portfolio, and new technology rollouts, while supporting other strategic initiatives (like AI Infrastructure Readiness and Process enhancements) that impact the group-wide audit plans, overseeing execution to meet objectives.
• Coordinate with AGCs to verify the adequacy of coverage of the AI universe and Key AI risks and ensure AGCs audit plans incorporate the objectives of Group AI Assurance plans.
• Provide relevant business and technology insights into current, emerging & potential AI/technology issues, trends & opportunities affecting AGCs and BLDs. Offer input for periodic reporting on AI assurance activities and performance relative to its plans, as well as significant risk exposures, and control/governance issues.

Job Specific Accountabilities (Part 2)
Audit Reports

• Prepare an audit report with a conclusion, expressing professional opinions on the adequacy and effectiveness of AI governance, risk management, and control systems, and evaluate the extent to which AI initiatives deliver intended value and benefits.
• Recommend improvement options to rectify reported deficiencies for Department Manager’s review.
• Suggest practical enhancements in AI governance, risks, and control processes to help achieve the company's business objectives.

Coordination

• Provide professional advice on Group Companies’ Audit Committee Charter, Internal Audit Charter, and AI Assurance Methodology/Procedures. Assist in establishing the Group Audit Committees/IA functions and related governance when assigned.

Generic Accountabilities
Supervision

• Plan, supervise and coordinate all activities in the assigned area to meet functional objectives.
• Train and develop assigned staff on relevant skills to enhance their proficiency and achieve the respective section objectives.
  Budgets
• Contribute to the preparation of the Function / Department / Section budgets, assist in implementing the approved Budget and work plans to achieve Section objectives.
• Investigate and highlight significant variances to support effective performance and cost control.
  Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures
• Implement approved Function/Department/Section policies, processes, systems, standards, and procedures to support the execution of work programs in line with Company and International standards.
  Performance Management
• Contribute to the achievement of approved Performance Objectives for the Function/Department/Section in accordance with the Company Performance framework.
  Innovation and Continuous Improvement
• Design and implement new tools and techniques to enhance the quality and efficiency of operational processes.
• Identify improvements in internal processes against best practices to promote greater efficiency and define intelligent solutions for the function's challenges.
  Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Sustainability
• Comply with relevant HSE policies, procedures, controls, applicable legislation, and sustainability guidelines in line with international standards and the company's Code of Practices.
  Reports
• Provide inputs to prepare Management Information Systems (MIS) and progress reports for Company Management.

Minimum Qualification
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related Technology discipline or an equivalent field.

Minimum Experience, Knowledge & Skills

• 8-10 years of combined relevant experience in various emerging technology assurance (including automation, data science, artificial intelligence, IoT, etc.) related governance and control, with experience evaluating AI and emerging technology-enabled initiatives in a corporate environment. Preferably experience within Oil and Gas operations and associated technology initiatives.
• Expertise in developing or reviewing audit/security programs for emerging and new technology risks and challenges.
• Advanced knowledge and practical experience in AI-related risks and controls, including model risk, training and inference data governance, bias and fairness, explainability, cybersecurity, privacy, regulatory compliance, and third-party AI dependencies.
• Advanced technical knowledge of different AI, Machine Learning, data modeling, and ETL solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of IT General Computing Control and Processes review, including, but not limited to, system development, infrastructure review, access-right management, asset management, and change management.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant professional standards and frameworks for technology and AI assurance (e.g., NIST AI Risk Management Framework, ISO 42001 AIMS, OWASP Top 10 for LLM, MITRE ATLAS, COBIT, etc.) and their interpretation/application to AI auditing practice.
• Extensive knowledge in planning, project management areas, and contract reviews.
• Expertise in collecting and analyzing complex solutions, system integration, and data, while evaluating information and systems for potential automation and enhancements.
• Experience in managing and tracking time for different Internal Audit-related activities.

Additional Details
Job Family / Sub Family: Governance/Audit