Head of International Audit

Job description / Role

Head of International Audit - Qatar

• Television and Media Industry
• Location: Doha, Qatar
• 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 Head of International Audit to administer the daily work conducted by the team, delivering the Audit Plan, reporting and communicating the results to the Director of Internal Audit and obtaining accomplishment of the program in accordance with the Standards.

Reporting to the Director of Internal Audit; this role is responsible for the following:

• Participates in preparing the draft of the annual audit plan.
• Plans the audit assignments in accordance with the division’s audit plan.
• Prepares the audit assignment forms.
• Coordinates the audit process and makes the final review of the management risk register.
• Identifies the activities subject to engagements coverage, evaluates its significance, and assesses the degree of risk inherent in the activities in terms of cost, schedule, and quality.
• Assigns engagement areas and budgets to staff after approving the purpose, scope, and the approach of the assigned areas.
• Prepares audit program using risk-based planning approach.
• Monitors the progress of the engagements assigned in connection with the audit plan.
• Directs engagements to assure that competency is maintained in the whole audit phases.
• Executes the system of schedule control over engagement projects.
• Reviews the audit working papers prepared by the Auditors, and prepare the review notes to ensure satisfactory completion in accordance with the related Audit Standards.
• Assures the efficiency and effectiveness of the risk management, control, and governance.
• Reviews the draft audit report and discusses it with the Auditors.
• Reviews and communicates the time sheet of the staff and the final draft audit reports to the Director of Audit.
• Recommends ways to improve the audit work process.
• Trains the audit staff and advises them on solutions for problems or issues.
• Follows-up previous audit recommendations.
• Performs audit work as assigned by the director of Internal Audit

Requirements

The attributes we seek for suitably qualified candidates comprise:

• Minimum Bachelor degree in Accounting or related field with Masters highly regarded.
• Professional certifications (CPA, CIA, etc.) are preferable
• Minimum of 9 years of professional experience in a related audit field in a large organization.
• Experience in the MENA regional sector for audit roles 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.