Manager – IT Audit – Bilingual Arabic Speaker

Protiviti Middle East Member Firm; Doha; On-site; QAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Protiviti Middle East Member Firm seeks an experienced Assistant Manager - IT Audit to lead end-to-end IT audits and cybersecurity risk assessments for large, complex clients. The role requires evaluating ITGCs, application controls, cloud security, and data privacy, while guiding regulatory engagements such as SOX 404 and PCI-DSS.

The ideal candidate will design risk-based audit plans, mentor teams, and develop strong client relationships with CIOs and CISOs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in IT audit, cybersecurity, or risk advisory, with Big 4 or similar consulting firm experience.
• Proven experience leading large-scale IT and cybersecurity audits.
• Strong knowledge of security controls, frameworks, and risk management standards: NIST CSF, COBIT, ISO 27001, CIS Controls,
• Proficiency in audit tools and technologies (e.g., GRC platforms, data analytics tools).
• Relevant certifications strongly preferred: CISA, CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or CPA.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end IT audits and cybersecurity risk assessments for large, complex client.
• Evaluate IT general controls (ITGCs), application controls, cloud security, data privacy (GDPR, CCPA), and cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, ISO 2700).
• Design and execute audit plans and risk-based testing strategies tailored to each client’s IT environment.
• Manage regulatory and compliance engagements, including SOX 404, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and SOC 1/SOC 2 reporting.
• Supervise and mentor engagement teams, reviewing work and providing actionable feedback.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships with CIOs, CISOs, and Audit Committees.
• Provide insights into cybersecurity threats, risk trends, and emerging technologies (cloud, AI, zero trust architecture).
• Support business development efforts by preparing proposals, presenting to prospective clients, and contributing to thought leadership.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Internal Audit, Enterprise Risk, and Data Analytics.

Skills

IT audit

Cybersecurity

Regulatory compliance

SOX 404

Team leadership

Client relationships

Risk assessment

Data privacy

Cloud security

NIST CSF

GRC tools

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Information Systems or related field

Tools

GRC platforms

Data analytics tools

Job description

Assistant Manager - IT Audit - Bilingual Speaker

We have a challenging opportunity opened up for the role of Assistant Manager/Manager in our Internal Audit and financial Advisory practice.

The Assistant Manager/Manager role at Protiviti is mission critical and requires multi-dimensional capabilities – Business Development, Account Management and Practice Development.

They are responsible for developing business, serving clients and ensuring outstanding quality execution of projects. Managers develop contacts within the business community and serve as ambassadors of Protiviti in the market. Basis their credibility, they are able to attract and retain the best of talent

Role Requirements:

• Lead and manage end-to-end IT audits and cybersecurity risk assessments for large, complex client
• ts.Evaluate IT general controls (ITGCs), application controls, cloud security, data privacy (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), and cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 2700
• 1).Design and execute audit plans and risk-based testing strategies tailored to each client’s IT environme
• nt.Manage regulatory and compliance engagements, including SOX 404, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and SOC 1/SOC 2 reporti
• ng.Supervise and mentor engagement teams, reviewing work and providing actionable feedba
• ck.Develop and maintain strong client relationships with CIOs, CISOs, and Audit Committe
• es.Provide insights into cybersecurity threats, risk trends, and emerging technologies (e.g., cloud, AI, zero trust architectur
• e).Support business development efforts by preparing proposals, presenting to prospective clients, and contributing to thought leadersh
• ip.Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Internal Audit, Enterprise Risk, and Data Analytics.

Desired profile:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related fi
• ield.8+ years of experience in IT audit, cybersecurity, or risk advisory, with Big 4 or similar consulting firm experience requi
• red.Proven experience leading large-scale IT and cybersecurity aud
• its.Strong knowledge of security controls, frameworks, and risk management standards: NIST CSF, COBIT, ISO 27001, CIS Controls,
• etc.Proficiency in audit tools and technologies (e.g., GRC platforms, data analytics too
• ls).Relevant certifications strongly preferred: CISA, CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or
• CPA.Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Key Personal Attributes:

• A good blend of creative thinking and rigorous analysis in solving business pro
• blems.A strong client focus by effectively serving client needs and developing productive working relationships with client personnel. Stay abreast of current business and economic developments and new pronouncements/ standards relevant to the client's bus
• iness.Must work well in a team-oriented environment as well as independently. Work with team members to set goals and responsibilities for specific engagements. Foster teamwork and innov
• ation.Ability to work under pressure. Mature, proactive and displays initiative. Possess excellent analytical, interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. Manages own and others time
• well.Ability to travel as necessary to meet client needs. Travel throughout the month frequently required based on client requests/commitments across ME. Second language skills and international business experience will be useful.