Internal Auditor
Role Overview
Supports local assurance and audit activities across Qatar as part of the Gulf Internal Audit function.
Work includes the annual risk-based audit plan and audits required by the Qatar Central Bank and the MetLife Gulf Audit Committee.
The role contributes to governance, risk management, and internal controls across business areas.
Key Skills for This Role
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Role overview
Supports local assurance and audit activities across Qatar as part of the Gulf Internal Audit function.
Work includes the annual risk-based audit plan and audits required by the Qatar Central Bank and the MetLife Gulf Audit Committee.
The role contributes to governance, risk management, and internal controls across business areas.
Key responsibilities
- Assist with assurance activities and audits prescribed by the Qatar Central Bank.
- Conduct or assist with moderate-complexity audits assessing operational, financial, and information-systems controls for soundness, adequacy, compliance, and cost-effectiveness.
- Document audit results and supporting materials in the audit system.
- Assist the Head of Audit in drafting audit reports and issues.
- Support management in resolving open audit and risk issues through stakeholder management.
- Complete assigned audit project work within budget and timelines and explain variances.
- Perform other audit tasks as directed by the Head of Audit.
Required qualifications
- At least 2 years of internal or external audit experience.
- Fluent English in speaking and writing.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
- Understanding of audit practices, procedures, and principles, including interpreting and analyzing complex concepts.
- Knowledge of international audit standards and local regulatory requirements.
- Business knowledge of insurance products, operations, risk management, and financial services.
Preferred qualifications
- Working toward a postgraduate degree or CPA, CA, ACCA, or CIA qualification is desirable.
- Data and analytics experience is an added advantage.
- Experience auditing multinational life insurance companies is desirable.
- Fluency in AI tools such as Copilot or Claude is preferred.
Benefits
- Benefits include health and mental-health programs, financial wellness support, family support, leave policies, volunteering opportunities, and learning and growth opportunities.
About MetLife
MetLife is a financial services company providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits, and asset management in more than 40 markets.
The company describes its strategy as developing an AI-enabled, people-centered future and using AI to support human judgment and service.
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