Senior IMS Auditor - Management Systems
Posted date [2026-08-26]
(ID: 50238)
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Founded in 1971, ADNOC is a leading diversified energy group, wholly owned by the Abu Dhabi Government. Our network of fully integrated businesses operates across the energy value chain, helping us to responsibly meet the demands of an ever-changing energy market.
Already in the top tier of the lowest carbon intensity oil and gas producers in the world, we are taking significant steps to make today’s energy cleaner while investing in the clean energies of tomorrow, strengthening our position as a reliable and responsible global energy provider. We are allocating an initial $23 billion to advance and accelerate lower-carbon solutions, investing in new energies and decarbonization technologies to enable our net zero by 2045 ambition and our commitment to zero methane emissions by 2030. ... |
Job Description and Requirements
Senior IMS Auditor - Management SystemsJob Snapshot
Role: Senior IMS Auditor - Management Systems
Location: Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Oil & Energy
Function: Quality Assurance / Control
Experience: Minimum 8 years
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Senior IMS Auditor - Management Systems in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates is an experienced Oil & Energy opportunity responsible for independent assurance of Integrated Management Systems, ISO conformity and regulatory compliance across complex energy operations. The role leads integrated and stand-alone IMS audits, develops risk-based audit programs, evaluates management system effectiveness and provides specialist guidance on international standards while supporting assurance activities across operational facilities.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Abu Dhabi Emirate
Industry: Oil & Energy
Function: Quality Assurance / Control
Salary: 24000-36000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the
employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
The Senior IMS Auditor combines internal audit expertise with detailed knowledge of Integrated Management Systems to provide independent assurance over conformity, compliance and management system performance. Working as a Lead Auditor, the position examines whether organizational processes, operating facilities and certified systems satisfy applicable requirements and effectively manage business and operational risks. The role also strengthens audit methodology, guides other auditors and helps maintain reliable assurance coverage across the company\'s IMS environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Contribute to the development and periodic revision of the Internal Audit Charter, standards, policies, procedures and supporting manuals.
* Help maintain IMS audit methodologies, working paper templates and assurance documentation.
* Support preparation of the annual Internal IMS Audit Plan in coordination with Internal Audit Operations management.
* Align IMS assurance planning with the wider company internal audit program and activities planned by IMS custodian functions.
* Develop and maintain a comprehensive IMS audit universe covering organizational structures, business processes, certified standards, applications, projects and objectives.
* Ensure audit planning provides appropriate coverage to support reasonable assurance regarding conformity with certified management system standards.
* Lead assigned integrated and stand-alone IMS audit engagements from planning through fieldwork, reporting and completion.
* Supervise subordinate auditors, consultants and other specialists participating in assigned reviews.
* Define audit scope and prepare detailed audit programs according to engagement objectives and identified risks.
* Develop a thorough understanding of processes being audited and their relationship with company operations.
* Incorporate the operating environment of the Shah Gas Plant and associated facilities into relevant audit planning and risk assessment.
* Conduct interviews, surveys, workshops and other information-gathering activities during audit preparation and execution.
* Identify and assess business, conformity, compliance and management system risks.
* Coordinate field verification activities around operating requirements, plant schedules and turnaround programs.
* Execute audit procedures according to approved programs while maintaining independence and professional judgment.
* Confirm that audit objectives receive adequate coverage across all relevant processes and activities.
* Obtain sufficient and appropriate evidence to support audit findings, conclusions and recommendations.
* Evaluate the design, implementation and effectiveness of management system controls.
* Assess risk management and governance arrangements within the scope of assigned audits.
* Determine whether Integrated Management Systems operate effectively and conform to applicable requirements.
* Identify circumstances requiring changes to audit scope and obtain appropriate management approval before proceeding.
* Select appropriate audit procedures, verification methods and evidence-gathering techniques.
* Maintain comprehensive working papers throughout each engagement.
* Ensure supporting evidence and audit documentation remain accurate, traceable and current.
* Serve as a subject matter expert on applicable management system standards.
* Advise internal auditors on planning and conducting IMS conformity and compliance audits.
* Support consistent interpretation of relevant ISO requirements across assurance activities.
* Participate in selecting external consultants and co-sourced audit specialists.
* Supervise external resources engaged in IMS audit assignments and monitor the quality of their deliverables.
* Contribute to continuous improvement of IMS audit methodologies, tools and assurance practices.
* Perform special assignments and ad-hoc assurance reviews when directed by Internal Audit management.
* Support advisory engagements requiring management systems, conformity or compliance expertise.
* Participate in fraud investigations when assigned and maintain appropriate confidentiality and evidence standards.
* Communicate significant findings clearly and develop practical recommendations addressing identified control or conformity weaknesses.
* Maintain awareness of changing international standards and management system assurance practices.
Ideal Profile
* Bachelor\'s Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Accounting, Commerce or an equivalent discipline.
* Master\'s Degree in a relevant field is preferred.
* Minimum 8 years of relevant professional experience.
* Background may include internal audit, enterprise risk, governance and compliance, management system consulting, quality management or HSE management.
* Experience conducting internal or external IMS certification audits is highly relevant.
* Previous work within a large organization or professional consultancy environment.
* Oil and Gas, petrochemical or gas processing industry experience is preferred.
* In-depth understanding of ISO conformity requirements.
* Strong practical knowledge of Integrated Management Systems.
* Experience conducting international standards conformance audits.
* Sound understanding of regulatory compliance auditing.
* Demonstrated capability to act as Lead Auditor for complex assurance engagements.
* Ability to develop risk-based audit plans, scopes and detailed audit programs.
* Experience evaluating management system controls, governance and risk management processes.
* Strong understanding of audit evidence, working paper standards and professional documentation.
* Ability to conduct interviews, workshops and field verification activities.
* Experience supervising internal auditors, consultants or co-sourced assurance teams.
* Strong analytical judgment with the ability to identify material conformity and compliance risks.
* Ability to operate effectively within complex industrial and plant environments.
* Strong written reporting, stakeholder communication and presentation skills.
* Professional independence, integrity and sound judgment are essential.
Skills Set
* Integrated Management Systems
* IMS auditing
* Internal audit
* ISO conformity
* ISO standards
* Conformance auditing
* Compliance auditing
* Regulatory compliance
* Lead auditing
* Risk-based auditing
* Audit planning
* Audit universe development
* Audit program development
* Audit scope development
* Process auditing
* Management systems auditing
* Quality assurance
* Quality management
* HSE management systems
* Risk management
* Governance
* Compliance
* Control effectiveness
* Audit evidence
* Working papers
* Field verification
* Process understanding
* Audit interviews
* Audit workshops
* Certified management systems
* Operational audits
* Gas processing operations
* Plant operations
* Turnaround coordination
* Consultant supervision
* Co-sourced auditing
* Audit methodology
* Special reviews
* Advisory assignments
* Fraud investigations
* Corrective actions
* Continuous improvement
* Audit reporting
Why Join Us
This position offers experienced assurance professionals the opportunity to lead management system audits within technically demanding Oil & Energy operations. Exposure to certified standards, gas processing facilities, HSE and quality systems, regulatory compliance and enterprise-level assurance provides a valuable combination of operational and governance experience. The Lead Auditor responsibility also creates scope to influence audit quality, strengthen IMS practices and develop broader expertise in risk and assurance.
About the Company
ADNOC Group is a diversified energy organization founded in 1971 and wholly owned by the Abu Dhabi Government. Its integrated businesses operate across the energy value chain, supported by structured governance, risk, quality and management systems that help maintain reliable operations, regulatory conformity and continuous improvement while advancing the Group\'s long-term energy and decarbonization objectives.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
The Senior IMS Auditor combines internal audit expertise with detailed knowledge of Integrated Management Systems to provide independent assurance over conformity, compliance and management system performance. Working as a Lead Auditor, the position examines whether organizational processes, operating facilities and certified systems satisfy applicable requirements and effectively manage business and operational risks. The role also strengthens audit methodology, guides other auditors and helps maintain reliable assurance coverage across the company\'s IMS environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Contribute to the development and periodic revision of the Internal Audit Charter, standards, policies, procedures and supporting manuals.
* Help maintain IMS audit methodologies, working paper templates and assurance documentation.
* Support preparation of the annual Internal IMS Audit Plan in coordination with Internal Audit Operations management.
* Align IMS assurance planning with the wider company internal audit program and activities planned by IMS custodian functions.
* Develop and maintain a comprehensive IMS audit universe covering organizational structures, business processes, certified standards, applications, projects and objectives.
* Ensure audit planning provides appropriate coverage to support reasonable assurance regarding conformity with certified management system standards.
* Lead assigned integrated and stand-alone IMS audit engagements from planning through fieldwork, reporting and completion.
* Supervise subordinate auditors, consultants and other specialists participating in assigned reviews.
* Define audit scope and prepare detailed audit programs according to engagement objectives and identified risks.
* Develop a thorough understanding of processes being audited and their relationship with company operations.
* Incorporate the operating environment of the Shah Gas Plant and associated facilities into relevant audit planning and risk assessment.
* Conduct interviews, surveys, workshops and other information-gathering activities during audit preparation and execution.
* Identify and assess business, conformity, compliance and management system risks.
* Coordinate field verification activities around operating requirements, plant schedules and turnaround programs.
* Execute audit procedures according to approved programs while maintaining independence and professional judgment.
* Confirm that audit objectives receive adequate coverage across all relevant processes and activities.
* Obtain sufficient and appropriate evidence to support audit findings, conclusions and recommendations.
* Evaluate the design, implementation and effectiveness of management system controls.
* Assess risk management and governance arrangements within the scope of assigned audits.
* Determine whether Integrated Management Systems operate effectively and conform to applicable requirements.
* Identify circumstances requiring changes to audit scope and obtain appropriate management approval before proceeding.
* Select appropriate audit procedures, verification methods and evidence-gathering techniques.
* Maintain comprehensive working papers throughout each engagement.
* Ensure supporting evidence and audit documentation remain accurate, traceable and current.
* Serve as a subject matter expert on applicable management system standards.
* Advise internal auditors on planning and conducting IMS conformity and compliance audits.
* Support consistent interpretation of relevant ISO requirements across assurance activities.
* Participate in selecting external consultants and co-sourced audit specialists.
* Supervise external resources engaged in IMS audit assignments and monitor the quality of their deliverables.
* Contribute to continuous improvement of IMS audit methodologies, tools and assurance practices.
* Perform special assignments and ad-hoc assurance reviews when directed by Internal Audit management.
* Support advisory engagements requiring management systems, conformity or compliance expertise.
* Participate in fraud investigations when assigned and maintain appropriate confidentiality and evidence standards.
* Communicate significant findings clearly and develop practical recommendations addressing identified control or conformity weaknesses.
* Maintain awareness of changing international standards and management system assurance practices.
Ideal Profile
* Bachelor\'s Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Accounting, Commerce or an equivalent discipline.
* Master\'s Degree in a relevant field is preferred.
* Minimum 8 years of relevant professional experience.
* Background may include internal audit, enterprise risk, governance and compliance, management system consulting, quality management or HSE management.
* Experience conducting internal or external IMS certification audits is highly relevant.
* Previous work within a large organization or professional consultancy environment.
* Oil and Gas, petrochemical or gas processing industry experience is preferred.
* In-depth understanding of ISO conformity requirements.
* Strong practical knowledge of Integrated Management Systems.
* Experience conducting international standards conformance audits.
* Sound understanding of regulatory compliance auditing.
* Demonstrated capability to act as Lead Auditor for complex assurance engagements.
* Ability to develop risk-based audit plans, scopes and detailed audit programs.
* Experience evaluating management system controls, governance and risk management processes.
* Strong understanding of audit evidence, working paper standards and professional documentation.
* Ability to conduct interviews, workshops and field verification activities.
* Experience supervising internal auditors, consultants or co-sourced assurance teams.
* Strong analytical judgment with the ability to identify material conformity and compliance risks.
* Ability to operate effectively within complex industrial and plant environments.
* Strong written reporting, stakeholder communication and presentation skills.
* Professional independence, integrity and sound judgment are essential.
Skills Set
* Integrated Management Systems
* IMS auditing
* Internal audit
* ISO conformity
* ISO standards
* Conformance auditing
* Compliance auditing
* Regulatory compliance
* Lead auditing
* Risk-based auditing
* Audit planning
* Audit universe development
* Audit program development
* Audit scope development
* Process auditing
* Management systems auditing
* Quality assurance
* Quality management
* HSE management systems
* Risk management
* Governance
* Compliance
* Control effectiveness
* Audit evidence
* Working papers
* Field verification
* Process understanding
* Audit interviews
* Audit workshops
* Certified management systems
* Operational audits
* Gas processing operations
* Plant operations
* Turnaround coordination
* Consultant supervision
* Co-sourced auditing
* Audit methodology
* Special reviews
* Advisory assignments
* Fraud investigations
* Corrective actions
* Continuous improvement
* Audit reporting
Why Join Us
This position offers experienced assurance professionals the opportunity to lead management system audits within technically demanding Oil & Energy operations. Exposure to certified standards, gas processing facilities, HSE and quality systems, regulatory compliance and enterprise-level assurance provides a valuable combination of operational and governance experience. The Lead Auditor responsibility also creates scope to influence audit quality, strengthen IMS practices and develop broader expertise in risk and assurance.
About the Company
ADNOC Group is a diversified energy organization founded in 1971 and wholly owned by the Abu Dhabi Government. Its integrated businesses operate across the energy value chain, supported by structured governance, risk, quality and management systems that help maintain reliable operations, regulatory conformity and continuous improvement while advancing the Group\'s long-term energy and decarbonization objectives.
