Internal Audit Head

Job Description : NTERNAL AUDIT HEAD QATAR a Global Property Development firm who are world renown for the development of iconic mega projects worldwide. Their key projects are international hotels and resorts and well as in country city developments in the city of Doha, Qatar. Our client now seeks to recruit a Head of Internal Audit Undertake inspections in accordance with approved Corporate and Development Audit programs· Conduct complex and/or atypical Internal Audit reviews of risks and controls. ·to: Ensure legal compliance, safeguard the assets of the firm and promote effectiveness, efficiency·and special investigations to ensure compliance with the company’s divisions. and economy. Reporting to the Manager – Internal Audit, this role is responsible for the following: Preparation of the Corporate and Development audit programs and make recommendations for·Internal Audit Plan work programs for specific Corporate and Development Audits; determine scope, identify risks·routine and special Audit inspections and reviews. Carry out complex or atypical project management, development, operational and facility·and controls and draw up a time budget for the assignments. management, operational and financial audits to identify exceptions to operating procedures and Identify, analyse and investigate weaknesses in systems for the firm during audits, for example: - PROJECT MANAGEMENT AUDIT: Examine Project Management processes by analyzing· Provide guidance and technical expertise to Audit Staff. ·standards and develop specific solutions or recommendations. effectiveness and cost of delivery of the project against the approved budget and the firm’s business plan. - OPERATIONAL AUDIT: Inspect current operations and determine whether internal controls and adequate and working as intended - BUDGETING: Analyse financial performance of project versus budget on a development and Corporate level. - MANAGEMENT AUDITS: Perform management audits and fraud reviews. - FINANCIAL AUDITS: Examine corporate financial records by inspecting accounting books and Preparation of draft Audit reports covering observations, recommendations and detailed working·financial statements Conduct bi-annual follow-up implementation of Audit report recommendations and directives to·papers for discussion. Maintain the Internal Audit methodology, leading more complex Audits and ensuring the Corporate·ensure that necessary remedial or corrective action has been taken. and Development Audit strategy is implemented in a timely manner. Assist in the preparation of detailed Audit reports to be submitted to senior management.· Maintain files and record activities of Audit assignments and ensure the security of records/files. ·Audit documentation Resolve any queries with external auditors regarding professional Audit standards to support·External Audits Ensure that there is no duplication of work with external audits and the State Audit Bureau.·assigned tasks. Undertake periodic research and stay abreast of updates on new real estate-based audit·Annual Audit Plan techniques to ensure these techniques are recommended and adopted as appropriate in the plan to improve the effectiveness of the audit. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Accounting or Finance with relevant·The attributes we seek for this role comprise: Candidates must hold a Chartered Accountants (CA) or Certified Public Accounting (CPA)·professional designations is required. Candidates must possess 10+ years of post-qualification experience in Internal Audit, Finance,·qualifications. Professional engineering or quantity surveying experience will also be considered. Engineering and/or Quantity Surveying with a minimum of 5 years’ experience as Internal Auditor. Candidates with prior real estate experience or knowledge of real estate operations and accounting·Candidates who have worked for one of the Big 4’s will be highly regarded. The strong communicator we seek will possess strong organizational skills, have a superior·is desirable. Experience in working across the Gulf Region is highly regarded.·attention to detail and have a flexible in attitude and approach. An excellent tax-free salary, with stable employment, will be offered to attract suitable candidates to this role.

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