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Job Description Job Overview: Senior Auditor – Internal Audit - Grade 7 position – Chennai / Gurgaon The Senior Auditor is responsible for guiding the financial, operational, business process or compliance audit towards successful completion at McDermott across the globe. The Senior Auditor should demonstrate high levels of energy, be flexible and innovative and motivated to work in a fast paced and challenging environment that continues to evolve. The position in an individual contributor and reports to Senior Manager, Audit. Qualifications / Certifications and Experience Requirements: Requires an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university, probably in Accounting and Finance. CA, ACCA, CPA or CIA is a must. Other relevant audit qualification such as CISA or CFE would be good to have. Finance and operational auditing experience of 4 to 8 years experience in multinational companies and/or big 4 accounting firms is a must. Experience in working for Oil & Gas EPC or a contracting company is preferred. International experience is a plus. Must work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to lead audit engagements is good to have. Excellent report writing and verbal communication/presentation skills is a must. Advanced knowledge of excel. Experience with data analytics/visualization tools is required. Prior experience with audit software such as Audit Board. Job Roles Plan and execute Finance and Operational process audits, Project audits and SOX/ICFR controls. Identify opportunities for the use of data analytics within the testing (audits and control testing) assigned. Express ideas for ways to improve audit testing, and to help develop automated tests and/or programs that will enhance internal controls. Determine, or assist in determining, the objective, scope, and general plan of the assigned audit. Prepare customizable audit programs that identify risks, controls, and audit procedures for each application utilized by the company. Interact effectively with various levels of management, including corporate managers, department managers, and line managers. Prepare formal audit reports of critical findings to be distributed to executive management. Demonstrate the ability to document information and findings to support the audit testing and as per IIA and MDR documentation standards. Perform other responsibilities assigned by Audit Management Evaluate the corrective actions performed by the management for its adequacy and effectiveness. Ability to travel domestically and international (30% to 40%) Responsibilities Key Tasks and Responsibilities: Assure effective and efficient audit coverage by the audit team within accepted auditing standards and established deadlines. Ensure planning documentation, risk analysis, and audit objectives are completed and understood on assigned audits Identify business objectives, and risks and evaluate key controls Determine, or assist in determining, the objective, scope, and general plan of the assigned audit When appropriate, prepare customizable audit programs that identify audit objectives, risks and controls, and audit procedures for each assigned audit Assist in the execution of audits by performing test work by the audit program Identify opportunities for the use of data analytics to improve audit productivity and coverage Ensure the existence of appropriate documentation by the preparation of work papers that adequately summarize the test work performed, observations made, and conclusions reached When appropriate, ensure the adequacy of supporting documentation for audit recommendations and findings by performing a detailed review of the work papers of others for accuracy, completeness, sufficiency of scope, and satisfactory disposition of all issues Evaluate the adequacy, effectiveness, and efficiencies of the business unit, business process, or project under review, including internal control systems and compliance with company policy. Identify potential improvements to the audit area and formulate practical recommendations Ensure effective and timely communication of the audit status and identified issues by conducting regular meetings with management to discuss the control weaknesses identified and formulate with management potential options for resolution Effectively coach the audit team members to ensure the successful completion of the audit objectives and achievement of the audit’s coverage, while maintaining professional standards Regularly inform the Audit Manager of job administration status and significant audit problems and findings Prepare a timely draft of an audit report that clearly states the audit scope and findings by Professional and departmental standards Assist the VP of Internal Audit in maintaining visibility with management, both during the audit and outside the formal audit Assists and trains others as needed Keep abreast of current developments in auditing, accounting, IT, fraud, and other emerging issues that may impact the audit process Have a strong desire to add value and succeed as a member of Audit Services and the ability to assume increased responsibilities within a dynamic and growing organization Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications Essential Qualifications and Education: A degree in accounting, finance, engineering, or other equivalent field Three to seven years of qualified audit or business process experience Demonstrated progress toward a professional designation Proven ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing (English), and work in a team environment. Advanced PC skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office products and demonstrating progressive utilization of data analysis software Knowledge of IT concepts Ability to analyze business processes to recognize internal control, financial, and operational problems and develop feasible, cost-effective recommendations for remediation High mobility required with the ability to travel 30 – 50%, domestically and internationally Willingness to comply with the Company’s Business and Legal Compliance policies and the Institute of Internal Auditor’s International Professional Practices Framework Other Company requirements necessary for employment with McDermott Interact with Company management and key personnel to build/maintain ongoing business relationships by utilizing strong interpersonal and communication skills About Us Our ingenuity fuels daily life. Together, we’ve forged some of the most trusted partnerships across the energy value chain to make what was once just an idea a reality: laying subsea infrastructure thousands of feet below sea level, installing platforms hundreds of miles from shore, using our expertise to design and build offshore wind infrastructure, and reshaping the onshore landscape to deliver the energy products the world needs safely and sustainably. For more than 100 years, we've been making the impossible possible. Today, we're driving the energy transition with more than 30,000 of the brightest minds across 54 countries. Show more Show less
