Global Oil Companies (GOC) IA Forum - 10th Edition
Global Oil Companies (GOC) IA Forum, formed by ADNOC aims to provide structured platform for dialogue and debate on innovative internal audit practices. ADNOC’s objective is to establish a focused and easy channel of communication between the Internal Audit functions and to enable an open discussion while respecting each other's confidentiality and Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) interests.
In continuation of the GOC IA Forum series, we extend our gratitude to INPEX for hosting the 10th Edition and welcome all members for another engaging discussion on a theme that has only gained in relevance in recent times.
The Edition focuses on several entities sharing their journey on digitization, automation and embedding AI in IA. The Edition also includes discussing the Global Internal Audit Standards (IPPF) and what it specifically means to the Board and Senior Management.
ADNOC Audit & Group Executive Assurance Function will provide a tour of the Audit Excellence Centre (AEC), the AI powered physical infrastructure centre within Internal Audit providing near real time update of critical metrics on control assurance and performance management.
Key Speakers – in order of Agenda
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Ahmed K. Matar Abujarad: Chief Audit & Assurance Officer @ ADNOC Group Mr. Ahmed K. Matar Abujarad heads the ADNOC Group’s Audit & Executive Assurance function, driving the transformation of internal audit through group-wide initiatives which recently include implementation of Continuous Control Assurance using AI models, supporting ADNOC’s uncompromising focus on good governance, and the use of international best practice. As founding Chairperson of GOC IA Forum, Ahmed’s vision was to bring the internal audit functions of the global oil and gas companies on a structured platform to promote a healthy dialogue and debate and learn from each other.
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Kazuyuki Arai: General Manager, Audit Unit @ INPEX Mr. Kazuyuki Arai is the head of internal audit and assurance operations for the entire INPEX Group, and the general manager of the audit department at headquarters. He has over 20 years’ experience in accounting and tax, and now is continually exploring how to conduct INPEX’s internal audits based on international standards and how to perform INPEX’s internal audits from a global perspective that will assist in INPEX’s managements’ decision-making.
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Andri Ansyah: Manager Internal Audit, INPEX Masela @ Indonesia Based on his 30 years of practical experience in oil & gas companies at finance, internal control and internal auditing, currently Mr. Andri Ansyah manages the Internal Audit Department at INPEX Masela in Indonesia, a major base for the INPEX Group. He leads the internal audit and assurance practices for the structure and processes of the Abadi project, which is in development stage.
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Emilian Vladut Costin: Advisory, Internal Audit @ OMV Emilian is a Graduate from the Academy of Economic Studies Bucharest, with a major in Business Administration. Emilian comes with over 10 years of experience in joint venture auditing and is currently responsible for the coordination of joint venture auditing activity at OMV Group
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Yuri Maksimchuk: Director, Process Mining @ Gazprom NEFT Yuri has over 20 years of experience in internal and external auditing. For the past 11 years, he has been working at Gazprom NEFT in various leadership positions, including roles in IT audit, internal control, and the digital transformation of internal audit. His current focus is on leading a specialized division dedicated to process mining and enhancing operational efficiency, where he leverages data-driven approaches to optimize business performance.
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Aleksey Dvortsov: Chief of Digital Transformation in Internal Audit @ Gazprom NEFT Aleksey Dvortsov has over 10 years of experience in IT and internal audit at Gazprom NEFT. He is a leader of internal development and implementation of solutions for internal audit. Achieved a corporate award for developing internal solution for audit and business managers. Supervisor of IT team over 20 people.
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Tim Archer: Senior Partner @ Deloitte, UK Tim Archer is a Senior Partner at Deloitte based in the UK. He is a Chartered Accountant with an MBA from Warwick Business School and has over 34 years of experience in the professional services sector. During that time, he was one of the founder members of our Risk Advisory practice in the UK where we supported the scaling of our business to over 2000 in the UK. Tim has also led Deloitte’s Oil, Gas and Chemicals for EMEA for over 8 years building their capabilities across all our service offerings and support discussions with clients at a C-suite level around key strategic areas
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Muzamil Riffat: Vice President, Digital Systems Audit @ ADNOC Group Muzamil Riffat is working within ADNOC Audit team in the role of VP - Digital Systems Audit. He possesses a robust background in Digital Audit, Information Security and risk management. He holds numerous professional certifications and has managed complex technology audit and risk assessments across various industries. With over a decade of leadership experience, he has led several innovative initiatives in emerging concepts related to automation and continuous auditing. Muzamil is committed to delivering strategic insights and improving technology internal controls in large organizations.
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Marika du Preez: Lead Internal Auditor @ INPEX Australia Based on her 25 years of practical experience in internal auditing, Ms. Marika du Preez is a practice leader in the internal audit department at INPEX Australia, a major asset for the INPEX Group. She performs internal audit and assurance practices for its operations and processes, including the operation of the Ichthys project, which is producing LNG.
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Wael Nabulsi: Executive Director, Internal Audit @ TAQA Wael is an accomplished professional with over two decades of experience in internal audit, risk management, and corporate governance. As the Head of Internal Audit at TAQA Group, Wael’s leadership ensures robust oversight of TAQA's audit activities, driving internal controls, risk management and governance strategies. Before joining TAQA, Wael led the internal audit function at Dolphin Energy and held a Manager role as part of Ernst Young business risks service line.
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Sahil Chawla: Manager, Internal Audit @ TAQA Sahil comes with over a decade of experience, currently serving as a Manager in the Internal Audit function at TAQA. He oversees the Internal Audit for the Transmission and Distribution business, with experience in Internal Audit, Risk Management, and Project Management. Prior to joining TAQA, Sahil worked with KPMG and Protiviti Advisory, where he collaborated with organizations, including ADNOC, Aramco and AD Ports.
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Hamad Al Ali: Vice President, UAE Investments Internal Audit @ MUBADALA Hamad oversees the UAE Industries sector, which focuses on the growing international market of renewable and conventional energy, metals and mining, and utilities sectors. Over his past decade within Mubadala, Hamad has been responsible for revamping the IA methodology, and establishing resource and performance management tools, to enhance their operational excellence.
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