CHIEF AUDIT EXECUTIVE

Chief Audit Executive

Job Purpose:
The Chief Audit Executive is responsible for leading the Internal Audit function across the group, ensuring robust governance, risk management, and internal control processes. The role oversees audit planning, execution, reporting, and continuous improvement to safeguard organizational integrity and performance.

Key Responsibilities

1. Audit Planning & Strategy

• Develop an annual risk-based internal audit plan for Audit Committee approval.
• Identify high-risk areas across group functions and subsidiaries.

2. Audit Execution

• Lead audits covering operational, financial, compliance, and IT functions.
• Assess the effectiveness of internal controls, SOPs, and risk mitigation processes.
• Conduct investigations into suspected fraud, misconduct, or irregularities.

3. Governance & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Qatari laws, IFRS, internal policies, and industry standards.
• Provide recommendations to enhance governance and risk frameworks.

4. Reporting

• Present audit findings and recommendations to the Audit Committee.
• Monitor implementation of corrective action plans by management.

5. Team & Process Development

• Recruit, mentor, and develop internal audit team members.
• Implement audit tools, checklists, and data analytics to enhance audit efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (Master’s preferred).
• Professional certifications preferred: CIA, CPA, ACCA, or CISA.
• 8–10 years of internal audit experience, ideally within diversified group holdings.
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks.

Key Skills

• Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
• Excellent audit report writing and presentation skills.
• High level of integrity, independence, and professionalism.
• Ability to work effectively with senior executives and Board members.

KPIs

• Timely completion of annual audit plan.
• Percentage of recommendations successfully implemented by management.
• Year-on-year reduction in high-risk audit findings.
• Improvement in compliance scores and process efficiencies.

Job Type: Full-time

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Language:

• ENGLISH , ARABIC (Required)

Location:

• Doha (Required)