QNB3776 - Vice President, International Subsidiaries Audit & Oversight (Qatarization)

About QNB Group

Job Summary

Audit Strategy and Planning

• Develop and execute a risk-based annual audit plan aligned with the Group Internal Audit strategy.
• Define and continuously update the international subsidiaries audit universe to reflect changing risks, structures, activities, regulations, and business lines.
• Identify significant risks that could cause financial loss, operational disruption, or reputational damage.

Audit Engagements

• Lead complex international subsidiary audits and assess the design and operating effectiveness of controls, governance, and risk management processes.
• Conduct risk assessments, define audit scopes and work programs, manage fieldwork, review working papers, and coach audit team members.
• Draft audit reports, present findings, obtain management actions, monitor open issues, and validate issue closure.

Stakeholder Management

• Communicate complex audit findings, risk assessments, and recommendations to senior executives, business leaders, subsidiary management, and Audit Committee members.
• Coordinate with subsidiary Heads of Audit, external auditors, consultants, regulatory bodies, and other Group Internal Audit teams.

Analytics and Team Development

• Support strategic integration of data analytics and continuous auditing techniques to improve risk identification, efficiency, and real-time assurance.
• Develop junior team members and foster expertise in emerging risks such as climate change, ESG, AI, blockchain, and data analytics.

Education and Experience

• A university degree in banking, finance, accounting, economics, business administration, or a related field is preferred.
• At least 12 years of progressive experience in internal audit, compliance, or a related field overseeing international audits is required.
• A master's degree is preferred.

Professional Qualifications

• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification is mandatory.
• CISA, CPA, or other relevant certifications are highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of audit methodologies, governance, internal controls, international financial reporting standards, and regulatory environments is required.

Core Skills

• The role requires strong analytical, critical-thinking, problem-solving, leadership, coaching, communication, report-writing, and influencing skills.
• Excellent oral and written English communication skills are required; Arabic communication skills are preferred.
• High integrity, objectivity, professional scepticism, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively are required.

Compliance Responsibilities