Principal Auditor

The Principal Auditor at McDermott plays a crucial role in leading financial, operational, business process, or compliance audits globally. You will effectively collaborate with management at all levels and establish relationships that contribute to organizational objectives. As an individual contributor reporting to the Senior Manager, Audit, you will not have formal supervisory duties over staff auditors, but overseeing staff during engagements is a significant aspect of this role. Your responsibilities will include participating in the annual risk assessment exercise to determine audit plans for the year, planning and executing Finance and Operational process audits, managing SOX/ICFR controls, and identifying opportunities for data analytics integration in assigned testing. You will develop audit plans, prepare audit programs, engage with various levels of management, document audit findings, contribute to process improvement, evaluate corrective actions, offer consulting services, stay updated on industry developments, and be willing to travel up to 40% domestically and internationally. To be successful in this role, you must hold an undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Engineering, or related fields, accompanied by post-qualification experience of 8+ years in Finance, operational auditing, or relevant areas within multinational companies and/or big 4 accounting firms. Additional qualifications such as CA, ACCA, CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE, PMP, or post-graduation in Engineering/Construction Management are advantageous. Strong leadership skills, proficiency in report writing and communication, advanced Excel knowledge, experience with data analytics tools, and familiarity with audit software like AuditBoard are essential. At McDermott, we are pioneers in the energy sector, partnering across the energy value chain to bring innovative ideas to life. With a history of over 100 years, we continue to lead the energy transition with a global team of over 30,000 professionals in 54 countries, driving sustainable energy solutions and shaping the future of the industry.,