Internal Auditor

metlife; Doha; On-site; QAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

MetLife Gulf in Doha is seeking an Internal Auditor to support local assurance activities, including audits required by the Qatar Central Bank and the MetLife Gulf Audit Committee, across Qatar.

You will assist with risk-based audits, engage with senior stakeholders, and contribute to governance, risk management and internal controls while upholding ethical standards in a leading global financial services organization.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in internal or external audit.
• Post graduate degree is desirable (CPA, CA, ACCA or CIA).
• Fluent English both in speaking and writing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Experience in Data & Analytics will be an added advantage.
• Experience in auditing Life Insurance multinational companies would be desirable.
• Understanding of audit practices, procedures and principles with the ability to interpret and analyse complex concepts.
• Knowledge of international audit standards and local regulatory requirements, Business experience in insurance products, operations, risk management and other areas of financial services.

Responsibilities

• Assist with assurance activities and audit work that is prescribed by the Qatar Central Bank (QCB).
• Conduct or assist in the audits of moderate complexity to assess the soundness, adequacy, compliance and cost-effectiveness of the enterprise's operational, financial, and information systems control. Document the audit results and support documents in the audit system.
• Assist the Head of Audit in drafting the audit report and Issues.
• Provide support in the resolution of open audit and risk issues with management using effective stakeholder management.
• Participate in audit projects, completing assigned tasks and responsibilities within the assigned budget and timeline, and explaining variances
• Perform other audit tasks as directed by the Head of Audit.

Skills

Fluent English

Verbal and written communication

Data & Analytics

Audit practices & standards

Education

CPA / CA / ACCA / CIA

Job description

Job description

The Team You Will Join

As part of Internal Audit at MetLife, you’ll play a critical role protecting MetLife and its stakeholders by delivering both independent, risk-based, and objective assurance through audit execution and providing advice and insights through strategic advisory engagements. Collaborating across the company, you’ll use your strategic problem-solving skills, consulting expertise, and ethical standards to support the company’s growth strategy. Join us at the forefront of the evolving risk landscape to proactively address business imperatives and mitigate emerging risks by developing talent, leveraging new technology, and fostering an innovative culture.

The Opportunity

The Internal Auditor is responsible for supporting the delivery of local assurance and audit activities, including the annual risk-based audit plan and audits required by the Qatar Central Bank and the MetLife Gulf Audit Committee, across Qatar as part of the Gulf Internal Audit function. This is an exciting opportunity to work across a broad range of business areas, engage with senior stakeholders, and contribute to effective governance, risk management and internal controls within a leading global financial services organization

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with assurance activities and audit work that is prescribed by the Qatar Central Bank (QCB)
• Conduct or assist in the audits of moderate complexity to assess the soundness, adequacy, compliance and cost-effectiveness of the enterprise's operational, financial, and information systems control. Document the audit results and support documents in the audit system.
• Assist the Head of Audit in drafting the audit report and Issues.
• Provide support in the resolution of open audit and risk issues with management using effective stakeholder management.
• Participate in audit projects, completing assigned tasks and responsibilities within the assigned budget and timeline, and explaining variances
• Perform other audit tasks as directed by the Head of Audit.

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in the field of audit whether internal or external
• Working towards post graduate degree is desirable (CPA, CA, ACCA or CIA).
• Fluent English both in speaking and writing
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Experience in Data & Analytics will be an added advantage
• Experience in auditing Life Insurance multinational companies would be desirable.
• Understanding of audit practices, procedures and principles with the ability to interpret and analyse complex concepts and apply these in innovative ways.
• Knowledge of international audit standards and local regulatory requirements, Business experience in insurance products, operations, risk management and other areas of financial services.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working towards post graduate degree is desirable (CPA, CA, ACCA or CIA).
• Fluency in AI Tools (Copilot, Claude, etc.)