Senior Lead Internal Auditor

Employment; Doha; On-site; QAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PIH seeks an experienced Internal Auditor to execute risk-based audits across its capital projects and construction portfolio in Doha. You will test controls, develop RCMs, and report findings with clear risk ratings and actionable remediation plans.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, CPA/CIA/CFE preferred, 6–8 years in internal audit within EPC/infrastructure contexts. Willingness to relocate to Doha is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Professional certification preferred or in progress (CIA, CPA, CFE, or equivalent).
• Minimum 6-8 years of internal audit experience with construction, EPC, or infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute risk-based internal audit engagements across PIH's capital projects and construction portfolio.
• Test and evaluate project controls, develop RCMs, and distinguish DE from OE.
• Perform fieldwork, gather evidence, and document workpapers to support conclusions.
• Draft audit findings, discuss observations with stakeholders, and ensure actionable remediation.
• Track open findings through remediation and support planning with the Internal Audit Manager.

Skills

Internal audit

Fieldwork

Audit reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CIA / CPA / CFE (or in progress)

Job description

About the Role

You will execute risk-based internal audits across PIH's capital projects and construction operations, bringing a strong internal audit background and deep familiarity with the risks inherent in large-scale, contract-driven project environments.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and execute risk-based internal audit engagements across PIH's capital projects and construction portfolio, including JV-structured projects, in line with the IIA's International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) Test and evaluate project controls across cost management, scheduling, variation orders, claims, subcontractor management, and contract compliance Develop and execute Risk Control Matrices (RCMs), distinguishing design effectiveness (DE) from operating effectiveness (OE) across project control processes Perform fieldwork, gather evidence, and document workpapers to a standard that supports clear, defensible audit conclusions Draft audit findings and contribute to audit reports, ensuring findings are accurate, risk-rated, well-evidenced, and actionable Engage with project directors, commercial managers, and finance teams to discuss observations and agree corrective action plans Track open findings through to remediation closure Support the Internal Audit Manager in planning and scoping capital project engagements

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; professional certification preferred or in progress (CIA, CPA, CFE, or equivalent) Minimum 6-8 years of internal audit experience with demonstrated exposure to construction, EPC, or infrastructure project environments Strong understanding of EPC contract structures, JV governance, claims, variation orders, and project cost controls Solid fieldwork, workpaper documentation, and report writing skills Ability to engage confidently with project and commercial stakeholders Experience with risk-based audit methodologies aligned to the IIA IPPFBased in or willing to relocate to Doha, Qatar