Senior Internal Auditor
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The Senior Internal Auditor is responsible for leading and executing complex internal audits to ensure the organization’s risk management, governance, and internal control processes are operating effectively.
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Overview
The **Senior Internal Auditor** is responsible for leading and executing complex internal audits to ensure the organization’s risk management, governance, and internal control processes are operating effectively.
In the Qatar market, this role is critical for maintaining compliance with **Qatar Central Bank (QCB)** regulations, **Qatar Financial Centre (QFC)** standards, and international best practices (IIA).
You will act as a high-level consultant to the business, identifying operational inefficiencies and providing data-driven recommendations to safeguard corporate assets.
1. Audit Planning & Execution
- Lead the end-to-end audit lifecycle, including risk assessment, scoping, fieldwork, and reporting for various business units.
- Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls related to financial reporting, operations, and IT systems.
- Identify control gaps and "red flags" that could indicate fraud, waste, or non-compliance with local labor and commercial laws.
2. Reporting & Advisory
- Draft clear, concise, and impactful audit reports for senior management and the Audit Committee.
- Provide actionable recommendations that balance risk mitigation with operational efficiency.
- Conduct follow-up audits to ensure that management has successfully implemented agreed-upon corrective actions.
3. Data Analytics & Continuous Monitoring
- Leverage data interrogation tools (e.g., **ACL, IDEA, or Power BI**) to analyze large datasets for trends and anomalies.
- Develop automated "continuous auditing" scripts to provide real-time oversight of high-risk transactions.
4. Stakeholder Management & Compliance
- Maintain strong, objective relationships with department heads across the organization.
- Ensure all audit activities comply with the **International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (IPPF)**.
- Assist in regulatory examinations and external audit coordination as required.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- **Experience:** 7–10 years of professional auditing experience, with at least 3 years in a senior-level role within a Big 4 firm or a large corporate environment in the GCC.
- **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
- **Certifications (Mandatory/Preferred):**
- **CIA (Certified Internal Auditor)** or **CPA (Certified Public Accountant)** is highly preferred.
- **CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor)** is a major plus for IT-focused audits.
- **Technical Proficiency:**
- Advanced mastery of **MS Excel** and audit management software (e.g., TeamMate).
- Familiarity with ERP systems like **SAP or Oracle**.
- **Analytical Thinking:** Exceptional ability to deconstruct complex processes and identify root causes of failures.
- **Communication:** Fluent in **English** with superior technical writing skills. **Arabic** proficiency is highly valued for government-sector engagements.
- Pay: QAR100.00 - QAR140.00 per hour
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