Your Role: Senior Internal Auditor

Location: Doha, Qatar

Salary: Competitive + Allowances

About Our Client:

Our client is a premier shipping and maritime company that plays a pivotal role in Qatar’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry. With a fleet of LNG and LPG vessels, our client operates one of the largest LNG shipping fleets in the world. The company also provides an array of maritime services through its joint ventures, including ship repair, offshore fabrication, and logistical services. Our client's commitment to operational excellence, safety, and sustainability makes it a key player in the global maritime industry.

Role Overview: Senior Internal Auditor

As a Senior Internal Auditor, you will be instrumental in assessing, reviewing, and evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls within the company and its joint ventures. Your role will support a comprehensive internal audit program to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of company operations. You will collaborate closely with the Audit Committee and adhere to the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (IIA Standards).

You will be responsible for identifying key business processes, developing audit objectives, and preparing risk assessments for each audit assignment. Additionally, you will design and implement audit programs, prepare comprehensive audit reports, and ensure compliance with corporate governance and regulatory requirements. This role requires a proactive individual with strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders.

Key Duties

Internal Auditing Practices:

- Assess the professional environment, standards, and global awareness.

- Evaluate internal controls, documentation, and risk assessments.

- Develop and conduct test plans, collect evidence, and perform audits.

- Support the development of the annual audit plan and resource allocation.

Audit Coverage & Program:

- Identify key business processes and develop audit objectives.

- Prepare budgets and risk assessments for audit assignments.

- Plan and conduct audit planning meetings and set audit expectations.

- Design audit programs, including sampling techniques and testing strategies.

- Ensure proper documentation and understanding of business processes.

Corporate Governance and Compliance:

- Prepare draft and final internal audit reports with recommendations.

- Discuss audit findings with management and prepare Audit Committee reports.

- Maintain internal audit documentation and communication.

Updates and Research:

- Conduct research on new audit techniques and professional standards.

- Present findings and potential implementations at meetings.

External Auditors:

- Liaise with external auditors to support external audit processes.

- Ensure compliance with relevant policies, procedures, and controls.

Systems and Processes:

- Participate in developing internal audit policies and procedures.

- Ensure proper implementation of policies to achieve strategic goals.

Other Duties:

- Perform additional duties as directed by the Chief Internal Auditor.

Requirements

Education:

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

- Certification in a relevant discipline from an accredited institution (e.g., CPA, CIA).

Experience:

- 6-8 years of experience in a similar position, preferably in the Oil and Gas industry.

- GCC experience is preferred.

Skills:

- Proficiency in auditing concepts and principles.

- Knowledge of project management and operational controls.

- Familiarity with current technological developments in auditing and accounting.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Data Analytics tools.

Language:

- Must be an Arabic speaker.

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