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About the Company

Petroleum Development Oman is the leading exploration and production company in the Sultanate of Oman. The Company delivers the majority of the country's crude oil production and natural gas supply.

Purpose of the Job

The Internal Investigator (Investigator) is responsible for assisting in internal investigations related to fraud, corruption, conflicts of interest, misconduct, and other policy violations within PDO.

The role supports senior investigators by gathering evidence, conducting preliminary research, analyzing data, and preparing reports. The Investigator will work closely with internal stakeholders, ensuring investigative processes align with company policies and regulatory requirements.

This role is office-based and involves local assignments and potentially some travel to the interior of Oman if required.

Education & Experience

Qualifications:-
Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Forensic Accounting, Law, Business Administration, or a related field.

Entry-level professional certifications preferred (e.g., Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) – Associate Level, Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP), or similar qualifications).

Experience:-

7-10 years of experience in internal audit, compliance, investigations (preferred), or a related field.
Basic understanding of fraud investigation techniques, evidence collection, and regulatory compliance. Basic knowledge of, and some experience in supporting risk assessments, root cause analysis, gap identification, and control development.

Main Responsibilities

Support Investigations
Assist senior investigators in conducting local investigations into suspected fraud, misconduct, or policy violations.
Collect and organize relevant documents, transaction records, and other evidence.
Conduct background research on subjects of investigation.

Interview Support
Participate in fact-finding interviews with employees and witnesses under supervision.
Take detailed notes and summarize key points from interviews.

Data Analysis and Documentation
Review financial records, emails, and other data sources for potential evidence of misconduct.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of case progress.
Prepare initial drafts of investigative reports and summaries.

Compliance and Policy Adherence
Ensure investigative processes follow internal policies, ethical standards, and local regulatory requirements.
Assist in monitoring and reporting compliance concerns.

Stakeholder Collaboration
Work closely with internal teams such as HR, Finance, E&C Champions, and Directorates to support case resolutions.
Assist in drafting reports and presentations for management review.

Training and Awareness
Support fraud awareness initiatives by assisting in developing training materials based on investigation related Learnings.
Participate in internal workshops and awareness sessions on ethical business practices.