Internal Audit Manager

Job description / Role

QNB Group, one of the Worlds Strongest Banks and the leading bank in the Middle East and North Africa, is delighted to announce the expansion of our presence in Kuwait. QNB is seeking an Internal Audit Manager to grow our business in Kuwait.

QNB has witnessed rapid domestic and international expansion over the past few years with 2013 Net Profit of US$2.6 billion and a growth rate of 13.7%.

QNB Group is a leading financial institution with a presence in 26 countries and 3 continents, operating across almost 600 locations and has a workforce approaching 14,000 employees.

The role is responsible for the follow-up of all outstanding issues, preparation of the status reports to the Risk committee and GACC, review of Policies and Procedures and conduct investigations as and when requested.

The role will assist with the timely completion/execution of the approved annual audit plan, conduct individual audit assignments in line with applicable best practices, including but not limited to the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (SPPIA).

Role Description:
- You will assist in preparing an annual audit/ risk review and other audit tasks plan for submission to the Chief Internal Auditor International for their review, based on the risk assessment conducted for the incumbents area of responsibility.
- You will implement and execute the plan approved by the GACC and ensure completion of the same within the assigned period.
- You will ensure that the audit planning, fieldwork and reporting stages are conducted in conjunction with the procedures/ guidelines contained in the internal audit manual, including but not limited to communications to relevant auditee management on audit commencement, presentation of draft reports to auditee management and obtaining their responses and holding of closing meetings in consultation with GIAD-International.
- You will utilize appropriate audit software procured by Group Internal Audit
- You will assist in monitoring the post-audit follow-up of audit reports and ensure compliance with recommendations.
- You will assist in keeping track of incidents of frauds, forged drafts / currency presented at Branch, compliance or risk events and report to GCAE periodically.

Requirements

- Bachelor degree in finance, economics, accounting, banking or other related subjects.
- Professional qualifications such as CIA / CMA / CPA / CA/ ACCA / CISA
- Minimum of 5-7 years experience in a major bank or leading audit firm

About the Company

QNB Group is the biggest bank in Qatar, and a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa is hiring.

QNB Group’s presence through its subsidiaries and associate companies now extends to more than 30 countries across 3 continents, providing a comprehensive range of products and services. The total number of staff is more than 28,000 operating from over 1200 locations.

QNB will assist you to take charge of your career with rich and varied opportunities to experience different parts of our global business and develop a valuable portfolio of skills and knowledge.