Senior Internal Auditor

Job Overview

We are seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to enhance our Internal Audit and Enterprise Risk Management functions on a renewable one-year contract basis in Qatar.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in creating and implementing the annual Internal Audit Plan.
• Organize and carry out risk-focused internal audits across multiple departments and business units.
• Perform risk evaluations, process walkthroughs, control testing, and audit procedures.
• Assess the adequacy of governance, risk management, and internal control systems.
• Detect weaknesses in controls, processes, compliance gaps, and recommend enhancements.
• Maintain and update the Enterprise Risk Management Register regularly.
• Collaborate with departments and risk owners to identify, assess, monitor, and minimize organizational risks.
• Evaluate Enterprise Risk Management procedures and associated controls.
• Document audit findings through working papers, prepare recommendations, and generate professional audit reports.
• Track management actions and ensure corrective measures are implemented efficiently.
• Contribute to establishing audit KPIs, reporting frameworks, methodologies, and ongoing improvement.
• Ensure compliance of audit activities with International Internal Audit Standards, company policies, and best professional practices.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Risk Management, or related disciplines.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in Internal Audit, Risk Management, Governance, Compliance, or closely related fields.
• Hands-on experience planning and conducting internal audit projects.
• Proficient in internal control evaluation, risk assessment, and Enterprise Risk Management.
• Experience in creating and managing organizational risk registers.
• Skilled in audit documentation, reporting, and follow-up procedures.
• Experience working within government, semi-government, public sector, regulated, or complex corporate environments is advantageous.
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) credential preferred; other certifications such as CRMA, CPA, ACCA, CISA, or equivalents are beneficial.
• Strong command of Microsoft Office; familiarity with Audit Management, GRC, ERP, or similar systems is desired.
• Excellent analysis, communication, report writing, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrates high levels of integrity, confidentiality, objectivity, and ethical standards.
• Ability to operate independently, use sound judgment, and juggle multiple priorities effectively.
• Fluency in English is mandatory; Arabic language skills are a plus.