Internal Audit Manager

Apache Corporation

Specific Responsibilities
The Internal Audit Manager for Apache Corporation will be a vital member of Apache s Internal Audit team, reporting to the Audit Director, Egypt JV. This role will be primarily responsible for the following:
Managing the planning and execution of operational audits, IT audits and special projects.
Developing audit risks, scopes, objectives, work programs and testing procedures as needed.
Reviewing / preparing audit workpapers and draft reports.
Completing, or supervising completion of, assigned audits, advisory engagements, or special projects.
Documenting business and system processes as needed, identifying relevant risks and controls.
Effectively and efficiently executing process design reviews and control testing procedures to fulfill audit objectives.
Supervising and reviewing the work product of audit team members, ensuring quality work is performed and properly documented to support audit conclusions.
Identifying audit findings and developing sound corrective recommendations.
Leading or attending audit closing meetings to communicate audit work, findings and recommendations to management and assist with action plan development.
Drafting well-written reports at the conclusion of audits covering audit scopes, procedures employed, findings and recommendations.
Leading and assisting with departmental projects related to risk identification, audit planning, scheduling, operations, KPIs and continuous improvement.
Assisting with Audit Committee presentations.
Supervising, coaching, and developing audit staff.
Qualifications & Experience
The successful candidate will have the following qualifications and experience:
Bachelor s Degree in Accounting.
Professional qualification (e.g., CIA and/or CISA) is highly desirable.
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in public accounting and/or internal audit.
Prior experience leading and managing audit teams.
Excellent Communication Skills (written and verbal).
Strong teamwork orientation, with the ability to work independently as needed.
Experience with operational / process auditing and identifying control gaps and process improvement opportunities.
Hands-on IT audit experience preferred.
Proven strong aptitude for problem solving and root cause analysis.
Knowledge and experience with Oracle and SAP is preferred;
Experience in the oil and gas industry highly preferred, midstream experience a plus.
Competencies
The successful candidate will lead by example through successfully demonstrating the following:
-Core Competencies
-Communication: Writes, speaks, and presents information effectively and persuasively across communication setting;
-Results: Pursues work with energy, drive, and results orientation to positively impact Apache s business success;
-Collaboration: Works in partnership with others and encourages different perspectives, while building and maintaining trust; and
-Culture: Willingness and ability to align one s behavior with the needs, priorities, and goals of Apache.
-Leadership Competencies
-Servant Leadership: Inspires and enables performance excellence through feedback, empathy, development and empowerment;
-Strategic Mindset: Applies business acumen to see the big picture, understand business issues, and exhibit financial stewardship;
-Change Leadership: Inspires change by challenging the status quo, generating support, and executing improvement projects to achieve business outcomes; and
-Leading Effective Teams: Enables performance excellence through effective structure, delegation, and motivation.