Internal Audit Specialist (Relocation to Qatar)

Our client is a public infrastructure authority established responsible for the planning, design, and management of large-scale infrastructure projects and public buildings in a Gulf state. They contribute to the country's socio-economic development by delivering public facilities in alignment with national development goals. Through strategic partnerships and a focus on health, safety, and excellence, they play a key role in supporting sustainable growth and enhancing infrastructure.

Job Overview:
Perform professional internal auditing work for Business Support and Corporate Services. This includes developing an internal audit plan, assessing organizational risks, creating audit reports with recommendations, and communicating audit results to stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to preparing annual and long-term audit plans, ensuring comprehensive coverage of all organizational activities, management systems, and practices.
• Audit financial policies, processes, and procedures, producing reports that highlight recommendations and opportunities for improvement.
• Evaluate operating processes and controls to ensure resource efficiency and identify potential cost-effective improvements.
• Support the development of organization-wide policies, processes, and procedures, examining and assessing the adequacy and effectiveness of internal control systems, including HR-related procedures such as recruitment, employee leaves, promotions, and performance management.
• Assist with IT audits to ensure IT-related risks are properly identified and addressed by the Information Systems Department.
• Participate in inventory exercises when required.
• Communicate audit results through written reports and oral presentations to management and leadership, as needed.
• Prepare audit programs in alignment with engagement scope and requirements.
• Assist the General Auditing Advisor/Expert in developing applicable policies, procedures, and processes.
• Work closely with the General Auditing Advisor/Expert to ensure the Internal Audit Department complies with the organization's strategy management policies, processes, and procedures.
• Stay informed on market trends and leading practices in internal audit.
• Keep the General Auditing Advisor/Expert and Senior General Audit Specialist informed of significant issues that may impact the organization's goals.

  Key Business Interactions:
  Internal:

• Internal Audit Department Manager
• Internal Auditing Advisor
• Head of General Audit Section
• General Auditing Advisor
• General Auditing Expert
• Senior General Audit Specialist
• Auditors (One, Two, and Three)
• All other employees as required

• External:

• External Auditors
• Senior Management of Consultants, Contractors, and Suppliers

Qualification:

• University degree, preferably in Accounting, with a professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CPA) or equivalent (Masters degree preferred).

Experience:

Mandatory Requirements:

• 15 years of relevant experience, preferably in the construction or related industries.
• Excellent communication skills in English (written and spoken).

Desirable Requirements:

• Arabic language skills.