Senior Internal Auditor

Overview

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