Perform assigned audit engagements in the domain of AI & Emerging Technology assurance, from start to finish, inclusive of preplanning, wrap up activities ensuring application of risk and control concepts to scenarios encountered, and identify any potential issues within ADNOC and Group Companies. Contribute in the capacity of SME, in the periodic Risk Assessments and development of the Risk-Based Work Plans focusing on AI Governance, benefit realization and ROI, and embedded AI lifecycle controls etc. within ADNOC and Group Companies.
Internal Audit Plan
- Develop the audit universe to ensure it covers AI & emerging technology risks in line with other D&T risk areas (such as AI governance, business value realization, third-party dependencies, process, IT/OT infrastructure, interfaces, resilience and cyber security) that could affect the ADNOC Business operations.
- Review and update the AI & Emerging Technology Landscape and Audit Universe.
- Develop and implement Industrial AI Assurance Plan ensuring its alignment with organizational AI strategy, Use-case / initiatives portfolio and new technology rollouts and support other strategic initiatives (such as AI Infrastructure Readiness, and Process enhancements) that impact the group-wide audit plans and oversee the execution to ensure it fulfills the objectives. Coordinate with AGCs and verify for adequacy of coverage of the AI universe and Key AI risks and ensure that AGCs audit plans incorporate the objectives of Group AI Assurance plans.
- Provide relevant business and technology insights into the current, emerging & potential AI / technology issues, trends & opportunities affecting AGCs and BLDs. Provide input for the periodic reporting on AI assurance activities and performance relative to its plans, significant risk exposures, control/governance issues, and other related matters.
Audit Reports
- Prepare an audit report with a conclusion, expressing professional opinions on the adequacy and effectiveness of AI governance, risk management, control systems, extent to which AI initiatives are delivering intended value and benefits and the efficiency with which activities are carried out. Recommend improvement options to rectify reported deficiencies for Department Manager’s review.
- Recommend practical enhancements in AI governance, risks, and control processes to assist in the achievement of the company's business objectives
Coordination
- Provide professional advice on Group Companies’ Audit Committee Charter,
IA Charter and AI Assurance Methodology/Procedures. Provide assistance in the establishment of the Group Audit Committees/IA functions and related governance when assigned.
Supervision
• Plan, supervise and coordinate all activities in the assigned area to meet functional objectives.
• Train and develop the assigned staff on relevant skills to enable them to become proficient on the job and deliver the respective section objectives.
Budgets
• Provide input for preparation of the Function / Department / Section budgets, assist in the implementation of the approved Budget, and work plans to deliver Section objectives.
• Investigate and highlight any significant variances to support effective performance and cost control.
Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures
• Implement approved Function/ Department/ Section policies, processes, systems, standards and procedures in order to support execution of the work programs in line with Company and International standards.
Performance Management
• Contribute to the achievement of the approved Performance Objectives for the Function/ Department/ Section in line with the Company Performance framework.
Innovation and Continuous Improvement
• Design and implement new tools and techniques to improve the quality and efficiency of operational processes.
• Identify improvements in internal processes against best practices in pursuit of greater efficiency in line with best industry standards in order to define intelligent solutions for issues confronting the function.
Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Sustainability
• Comply with relevant HSE policies, procedures, controls, applicable legislation, and sustainability guidelines in line with international standards, best practices and ADNOC Code of Practices.
Reports
• Provide inputs to prepare MIS and progress reports for Company Management.
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related Technology discipline or equivalent discipline.
- 8-10 years of combined relevant experience in various emerging technology assurance (including automation, data science, artificial intelligence, IoT etc.) related governance and control, with experience evaluating AI and emerging technology-enabled initiatives and their business value realization in a corporate environment. Experience of Oil and Gas operations and associated technology initiatives will be preferable.
- Expertise in developing or reviewing audit/security programs for emerging and new technology risks and challenges.
- Advance knowledge and practical experience in AI-related risks and controls, including model risk, training and inference data governance, bias and fairness, explainability, cybersecurity, privacy, regulatory compliance, and third-party AI dependencies.
- Advance technical knowledge of different AI, Machine Learning and data modelling and ETL Solutions.
- In-depth knowledge of IT General Computing Control and Processes review, including, but not limited to, system development, infrastructure review, access-right management, asset management and change management.
- In-depth knowledge of relevant professional standards and frameworks for technology and AI assurance (e.g. NIST AI Risk Management Framework, ISO 42001 AIMS, OWASP Top 10 for LLM, MITRE ATLAS, COBIT etc,) and their interpretation/application to AI auditing practice.
- Extensive knowledge of planning, project management areas and contracts review.
- Expertise in collecting and analysing complex solution, system integration and data, while evaluating information and systems for possible automation and enhancements.
- Experience in managing and tracking time for different Internal Audit-related activities.
Job Family / Sub Family: Governance/Audit