Senior Internal Auditor (1386)
Heritage Petroleum Company Limited
Job Overview
Location
Penal
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Arrangement
On-site
Sector
Energy & Utilities
Experience Level
Senior (5-8 years)
Application Deadline
February 9, 2026
About the Company
Job Description
Heritage Petroleum Company Limited is inviting applications for the role of Senior Internal Auditor.
In this critical position, you will manage and lead complex, risk-based internal audits, delivering reports and recommendations to senior leadership and the Audit Committee. Your work will provide independent assurance on the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes, as well as Heritage’s compliance program.
Key accountabilities include developing comprehensive audit programs, interviewing management to understand risks and controls, overseeing audit execution, and reporting findings. You will also leverage data analytics for testing, provide counsel on internal controls, coach other auditors, and monitor the implementation of corrective actions.
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Required Skills
Key Responsibilities
- Participates in the development of the Company’s annual internal and strategic plans, which includes short and long-range projects, programmes, and initiatives.
- Develops accurate and complete audit programs for complex audits and projects based on a thorough knowledge of the Company's operations and key processes.
- Interviews Management and process owners to obtain a thorough understanding of underlying governance, risks and controls.
- Provides oversight of audit execution, ensuring that working papers and audit findings and recommendations align with engagement objectives.
- Reports, presents findings, and resolves complex issues with Management and stakeholders.
- Utilizes data analytics and data visualization tools to perform full population testing. Identifies new ways to audit through data analytics, continuous auditing or other technologies.
- Provides counsel on internal controls to the Internal Auditors as well as to the Business Units, promoting awareness and accountability.
- Provides coaching and feedback to Internal Auditors on both soft and technical audit skills.
- Manages and monitors recommendations and corrective actions from internal and external sources to ensure risk is being addressed.
- Undertakes any other assignments required from time to time, to fulfil the job purpose.
Qualifications
- ACCA/BSc. Accounting, Management, Business, Finance or related field.
- A minimum of one professional certification. Applicable certifications include Certified Internal Auditor (CIA); Certified Public Accountant (CPA); Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
- A minimum of eight (8) years audit working experience with a minimum of three (3) years in a supervisory role, preferably in the oil and gas industry level.
- Proficiency with auditing software as well as prior experience working with a global/public accounting firm will be an asset.
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February 3, 2026
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