Director Internal Audit

Job description / Role

Director of Internal Audit - Qatar

Television and Media Industry
Competitive Expatriate Salary Package + Benefits

Our client is a global network of sports channels with headquarters across the Middle East, France, Indonesia and the US is currently undergoing significant executive talent growth given its formation in 2012. The firm currently operates and provides services across the Middle East, North Africa, France, USA, Indonesia, Canada, Hong Kong and Thailand. The Executive Team are now looking to recruit a Director of Internal Audit to lead the development and delivery of their Audit Strategy and Plan.

Reporting to the CEO and managing a high performing team; this role is responsible for the following:
- Reviews and initially approves the Annual Internal Audit Plan.
- Develops the Annual Internal Audit Plan of the division using the risk-based approach, the budget and submit it to the Board of Directors/ Audit Committee for final approval.
- Develops the Charter and submits it to the Board of Directors/ Audit committee for approval.
- Formulates the internal audit strategy and approves the internal audit policies & procedures in line with the Internal Audit Standards.
- Approves the audit assignment forms.
- Obtains & maintains an adequate, qualified and competent professional staff.
- Approves standards for measuring the work performance suggested by the managers.
- Develops a formal reporting system in order to communicate results of audits to the top management and the Board of Directors / Audit Committee.
- Follows-up the progress and implementation of the plan.
- Communicates on an annual basis to the Board of Directors/ Audit Committee a report on the status of Annual Audit Plan.
- Communicates to the Director General the final reports including findings, recommendations, related responses & date of execution.
- Reports on the evaluation of the adequacy and effectiveness of the internal control, safeguarding of assets, using of resources, risk management process and compliance with policies & procedures.
- Manages and follows-up on the internal audit budget development and operational expenses with the Internal Audit Managers.
- Approves the proposed reporting system for follow-up.
- Follows-up with the managers action plans to address issues raised in the internal audit reports.
- Monitors the work of the Division to ensure that appropriate control mechanisms are in place and in accordance with the Internal Audit Standards.
- Liaises regularly with management in order to understand ongoing strategic changes in business activities and developments.
- Follows-up and provides guidance and support to the team members.
- Develops and maintains good working relationships with all Divisions, external agencies and service providers in order to support the smooth provision of the internal audit.
- Supervises special assignments when requested by the Board of Directors / Audit Committee.

Requirements

- Bachelor Degree in Accounting or related fields (Professional Audit Certificates are preferable) a Master Degree in related fields and Audit related designations/certifications are preferred
- Minimum of 12 years of professional experience in the audit field, with 5 years related experience in audit management in a leadership role for a large and complex organization.
- Experience in the MENA regional audit and Media/Broadcasting sectors is highly desirable.
- Exceptional communication and strong attention to detail.

A competitive salary package will be offered to attract exceptional candidates to this growth organization.

About the Company

1Recruit International LLC is an international global recruitment and human resource solutions consultancy with a global mind set and a proven track record in talent management. Resourcing across an array of executive business sectors, our corporate mission entails client satisfaction through quality orientation; a consultative approach, delivery excellence and innovation through 'best fit candidates technically, behaviourally and culturally.