Senior Internal Auditor

Media City Qatar; Doha; On-site; QAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Media City Qatar is seeking a Senior – Internal Auditor to support Internal Audit and Enterprise Risk Management functions. The role covers planning and executing risk-based audits, evaluating internal controls, and preparing audit reports while supporting ERM continuity and improvement.

The incumbent will conduct risk assessments, planning, control testing, and ensure compliance with internal standards and professional practices. Strong communication and independent judgement are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Risk Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in Internal Audit, Risk Management, Governance or Compliance.
• Experience planning and executing internal audits.
• Experience in internal controls, risk assessment, and Enterprise Risk Management.
• Experience developing or maintaining organizational risk registers.
• Experience in audit reporting, working papers, recommendations and follow-up.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute risk-based internal audits across various departments and functions.
• Evaluate governance, risk management and internal controls effectiveness.
• Prepare audit reports, findings and recommendations.
• Maintain and update the Enterprise Risk Management Register.
• Identify control gaps, process weaknesses and compliance issues.
• Follow up on management actions and monitor corrective measures.
• Develop audit KPIs, reporting, methodologies, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Report writing

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Risk Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Audit Management

GRC

ERP

Job description

We are looking for a Senior – Internal Auditor to support the organization’s Internal Audit and Enterprise Risk Management functions.

The role will be responsible for planning and executing risk-based internal audits, evaluating internal controls and risk management practices, preparing audit reports, and supporting the maintenance and continuous improvement of the Enterprise Risk Management Register.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of the annual Internal Audit Plan.
• Plan and execute internal audit assignments across various departments and business functions.
• Conduct risk assessments, process walkthroughs, control testing, and audit procedures.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal controls.
• Identify control gaps, process weaknesses, compliance issues, and areas for improvement.
• Review, maintain, and update the Enterprise Risk Management Register.
• Work with departments and risk owners to identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate organizational risks.
• Conduct assessments of Enterprise Risk Management processes and related controls.
• Prepare audit working papers, findings, recommendations, and professional audit reports.
• Follow up on agreed management actions and monitor the implementation of corrective measures.
• Support the development of audit KPIs, reporting, methodologies, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure audit activities comply with applicable International Internal Audit Standards, organizational policies, and professional best practices.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Risk Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in Internal Audit, Risk Management, Governance, Compliance, or a related area.
• Practical experience in planning and executing internal audit engagements.
• Experience in internal controls, risk assessment, and Enterprise Risk Management.
• Experience in developing, reviewing, or maintaining organizational risk registers.
• Experience in audit reporting, working papers, recommendations, and audit follow-up.
• Experience in governmental, semi-governmental, public-sector, regulated, or complex corporate environments is an advantage.
• CIA certification is preferred. CRMA, CPA, ACCA, CISA, or equivalent certifications are an advantage.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with Audit Management, GRC, ERP, or related systems.
• Strong analytical, communication, report-writing, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, objectivity, and professional ethics.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound professional judgment, and manage multiple priorities.
• English proficiency is required. Arabic proficiency is preferred.