Senior Internal Audit Specialist

Job description / Role

• Participate in preparing the annual and long term audit plans ensuring adequate coverage of all organizational and functional activities, management and operating systems, management practices.
• Perform audit of all financial Policies, Processes and Procedures, and prepare audit reports which highlight recommendations and improvement opportunities.
• Perform audit of operating processes and controls in order to evaluate the efficiency of the process and to identify profit and/or cost-effective improvements.
• Coordinate with process owners to perform audits as per the approved Internal Audit Annual Plan.
• Provide assistance/support to IT audits and ensure that all IT related risks are identified and mitigated by the Information Systems Department.
• Participate in the inventory exercise though auditing and controlling warehouses or other areas when required.
• Assist in communicating the results of audits via written reports and oral presentations to management, and the President (if required).
• Prepare audit programs to be aligned with engagement scope and requirements.
• Coordinate with the Technical Office to assess risks faced by PWA and select areas for detailed audits.
• Manage the provision of compliance services in moderately complex/specialized areas relating to financial or reputational risk; to ensure that controls exist in line with PWA Policies, Processes and Procedures and Regulatory requirements.
• Represent Internal Audit project teams, at management meetings and with external stakeholders.
• Work closely with the General Auditing Advisor / Expert to ensure compliance of the Internal Audit Department with PWA Strategy Management Policies, Processes and Procedures.
• Keep current with latest market trends and developments, and stay abreast with current trends and leading practices in Internal Audit.
• Keep the General Auditing Advisor / Expert informed of significant issues that may jeopardize the achievement of PWA goals.
• Perform other duties / tasks as required.

Requirements

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or relevant field
• Professional Certification such as Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), and Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or equivalent is preferable
• Up to 11 years of cumulative experience in a relevant field (Master’s degree)
• Up to 12 years of cumulative experience in a relevant field (Bachelor’s degree)

About the Company

Ashghal is the Public Works Authority in the State of Qatar and is responsible for the construction and management of Roads, Highways, Waste Water facilities and Public Buildings.

It aims at being responsive at all times to the nations needs by providing effective community service and engagement to ensure that it is continuously meeting changing needs. Ashghal seeks to deliver state-of-the-art infrastructure development that caters for Qatar\\'s social, economic and political flourishing while being the Quality advocates.