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Ref: RP840-01
Job description / Role
Reports to: Director of Internal Audit/Risk
Functional Area: Internal Audit
The Senior Internal Auditor evaluates the effectiveness and efficiency of operations and assesses compliance with policies and procedures
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assist the Internal Audit Director in identifying and evaluating significant exposures to risks within the functional infrastructures and processes.
• Develop audit plans which fulfill the responsibility of Internal Audit and performs initial and follow-up audits in accordance with professional standards including following up on audit findings to ensure that corrective actions have taken place.
• Perform general and application control reviews for simple to complex computer information systems.
• Perform information control reviews to include system development standards, operating procedures, system security, programming controls, communication controls, backup and disaster recovery, and system maintenance.
• Direct and perform reviews of internal control procedures and security for systems under development and enhancements to current systems.
• Maintain and develop computerized audit software.
• Evaluate audit findings; prepares and presents the results of audit work and recommendations to the Internal Audit Director in the form of oral and written communications.
• Consult with and advises administrators and relevant employees on various operational issues related to computerized information systems, and on general business operations as needed.
• Ensure that accepted accounting and audit principles and policies are followed, and evaluates the adequacy and effectiveness of internal accounting procedures and operating systems and controls.
• Liaise with and provide assistance to External Auditors, as appropriate.
• Keep abreast of QSE’s policies and procedures, current developments in accounting and auditing professions, state-of-the-art technology, equipment, and/or systems, and changes in laws, as applicable.
Requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• A Chartered Accountant, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor or equivalent certification
• Over 3 years of related experience in finance, accounting or audit
• Knowledge of auditing concepts, principles, standards and procedures
• Understanding of key business processes and ability to identify opportunities for process improvement and control
• High attention to detail
• English is required
Behavioral Competencies
• Adaptability - Intermediate
• Innovation – Intermediate
• Diligence – Proficient
• Collaboration – Intermediate
• Communication – Proficient
• Customer Service – Proficient
• Commercial Awareness – Intermediate
• Client Relationships – Intermediate
About the Company
The Qatar Stock Exchange is the principal stock market of Qatar. The market was founded in 1997 and is located in the capital city of Doha. The Qatar Stock Exchange is a full member of the World Federation of Exchanges was recently upgraded by the MSCI and the S&P Dow Jones Indices.
The market currently has 43 listed companies, and was formerly known as the Doha Securities Market.
The primary aim of the Qatar Stock Exchange is to support Qatar's economy by providing a venue for capital raising for Qatari companies as part of their corporate strategy and giving investors a platform through which they can trade a variety of products in a transparent and efficient manner. The Qatar Stock Exchange also provides the public with access to market information and ensures correct disclosure of information.