Internal Auditor

Key responsibilities

• Plan and execute audits using a risk‑based methodology: prepare audit programmes, perform walkthroughs, test controls, and document evidence.
• Evaluate effectiveness of internal controls and governance processes; identify deficiencies and recommend pragmatic remediation actions.
• Conduct data‑driven analytics to detect anomalies, control gaps, and process inefficiencies.
• Lead investigations into control failures, fraud indicators, or compliance breaches; prepare root‑cause analysis and action plans.
• Prepare clear, concise audit reports with risk‑rated findings, management responses, and remediation timelines; present results to management and the audit committee.
• Monitor remediation progress and perform follow‑up audits to verify closure.
• Support SOX/internal control over financial reporting activities, including testing and remediation where applicable.
• Liaise with external auditors and regulators; provide documentation and support during external reviews.
• Develop and maintain audit documentation, working papers, and audit schedules in line with professional standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of the internal audit function — methodologies, tools, KPIs — and coach junior auditors.

Required skills & qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related discipline.
• Professional qualification preferred (CIA, ACCA, ACA, CPA or equivalent).
• 3+ years’ experience in internal audit, risk, compliance, or external audit (adjustable by seniority).
• Strong understanding of audit methodologies, risk assessment, and control frameworks (COSO, ISO).
• Proficiency with data‑analytics and audit tools (IDEA/ACL, Excel, Power BI/Tableau).
• Excellent report writing, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• High professional scepticism, attention to detail, and ethical standards.

Desirable

• Experience with SOX compliance, ERP systems (SAP/Oracle/NetSuite), IT/general computer controls, and sector‑specific regulatory frameworks.
• Training or experience in fraud detection, forensic techniques, or regulatory investigations.

Typical metrics / KPIs

• Percentage of planned audits completed and audit cycle time.
• Percentage of high‑risk findings remediated within agreed timelines.
• Management acceptance rate of audit recommendations.
• Quality ratings from audit committee or external peer reviews.

Pay: QAR35.00 - QAR95.00 per hour

Work Location: In person