About you:
Join us. Unleash your energy within.

If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.

We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.

We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

We’re a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process.

Our purpose and beliefs:
As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.

It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:

We PLAY BIG
We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY
We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE
We are built on INFINITE THINKING

Read more about the Purpose, Beliefs and Guiding Principles that drive us:

Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:
We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.

Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.

About the job:
Kent is seeking an experienced Internal Audit Manager with strong Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) experience in the Oil & Gas or Energy sector to lead and execute internal audit activities across the organization. The ideal candidate is a Chartered Accountant with strong business acumen, internal audit expertise, and the ability to operate effectively across multiple locations. This role provides independent assurance on internal controls, governance, and risk management.

Skills and Responsibilities:

Audit Planning & Execution
• Own, develop, execute and manage the annual internal audit plan aligned with business objectives and key risk areas.
• Lead operational, financial, compliance, process, project, systems and contract audits across various functions.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure appropriate audit coverage of higher-risk areas.
• Review internal controls, identify gaps, assess root causes, and recommend practical, business-focused solutions.
• Develop and integrate data analytics into audit procedures to drive targeted testing, highlight exceptions, and support risk-based decision making.

Reporting & Governance
• Prepare clear and well-structured audit reports outlining findings, implications, and actionable recommendations.
• Present audit outcomes to senior management and support the development and closure of remediation plans.
• Monitor implementation of corrective actions and conduct follow-up reviews.
• Ensure compliance with Internal Audit Standards (IIA) and company policies, and drive continuous improvement of internal audit methodology, SOPs, and practices.

Stakeholder Engagement
• Partner with business teams to understand processes, identify risks, and provide trusted advisory support, maintaining independence and professional judgment.
• Deliver practical guidance during process changes, system enhancements, and strategic initiatives, ensuring effective controls and risk management.
• Build credibility and influence across all levels, fostering accountability, strong relationships, and operational excellence.

Risk Management
• Support development and enhancement of the internal control and risk management framework.
• Identify emerging risks within the EPC sector and recommend proactive mitigation strategies to strengthen business resilience.
• Promote a culture of governance, compliance and continuous improvement.

In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development.

Your knowledge/skills, education, and experience:
Knowledge/ Qualification/ Training/ Certification:
• Chartered Accountant (CA, ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent) is mandatory.
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) strongly preferred
• 5–10 years post‑qualification experience in internal audit, risk management, or related assurance roles.
• Internal audit experience is required, with EPC or Oil & Gas experience highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, internal controls, auditing standards (IIA), and risk management methodologies.

Communication:
• Excellent command of the English language in both oral and written communication and skills, including report writing and audit reporting to senior management and stakeholders.
• Ability to summarise complex findings clearly, present recommendations, and engage management with clarity and influence.
• Competence in stakeholder engagement by liaising with different business units, external auditors, and management to achieve alignment and buy‑in for audit findings and remediation.

Behavior/ Core Competencies:
• Strong analytical thinking, critical judgment, problem‑solving and commercial awareness.
• High integrity, objectivity, and professional ethics, maintaining independence and confidentiality.
• Works independently, manage multiple audits concurrently, and delivers to tight deadlines with accuracy and discipline.
• Effective influencing, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Leads and develops the audit team, providing mentorship, overseeing performance, and promoting high standards and continuous development.

Other:
• Experience with ERP systems (preferably Oracle).
• Data analytics skills (Power BI, ACL, Tableau, Alteryx, Python) is an advantage.
• Prior Big 4 experience is an advantage.
• GCC experience is preferable, with strong understanding of regional business practices and compliance.

HSSEQ:
The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country.

Details about the role:
Location: Dubai - must be current resident
Relocation required: No
Travel required: Required c.30% but subject to change based on audit plan needs
Contract type: Permanent
Experience level: 5-10yrs Post qualification