Senior Vice President - Internal Audit

Qataryello; Doha; On-site; QAR 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Qataryello, a regulated investment management firm in Qatar, is hiring an SVP Internal Audit to establish and maintain effective audit plans. The ideal candidate will have 10-13 years of audit experience, including 5 years in asset management or financial services, along with a CIA qualification.

They will be responsible for conducting audits, preparing reports, and liaising with regulators. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential, as well as a high ethical standard and professional judgment.

Qualifications

• 10-13 years of experience in audit, with a minimum of 5 years in internal audit within asset management or financial services.
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) qualification is required.
• Excellent command of English; additional languages such as Arabic or French are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a risk-based internal audit plan covering various entities.
• Conduct risk-based and ad-hoc audits and prepare clear, comprehensive audit reports.
• Act as a key point of contact for regulators on internal audit matters.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Governance expertise

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Audit, Risk Management or Business Administration

Job description

Our client is a regulated investment management firm headquartered in Qatar, operating in the alternatives and infrastructure investment space. The organisation is authorised by a recognised financial centre regulator and manages private investment vehicles across multiple jurisdictions, with a strong focus on governance, fiduciary responsibility and regulatory compliance

• Establish and maintain a risk‑based internal audit plan covering the management company, managed funds, holding entities and portfolio companies
• Develop internal audit policies, methodologies and procedures aligned with recognised international internal audit standards
• Conduct risk‑based and ad‑hoc audits and prepare clear, comprehensive audit reports
• Develop and maintain an Internal Audit Charter for board approval
• Review compliance with fund documentation, partnership agreements, valuation policies and applicable regulations
• Audit fund expense allocation, fee calculations, carried interest processes, capital calls and distributions
• Independently review valuation governance, including Level 3 assets, models and assumptions
• Assess the effectiveness of compliance frameworks, conflicts of interest management and allocation policies
• Perform thematic reviews on emerging and key risks, including cybersecurity, ESG and outsourcing
• Audit and oversee key third‑party service providers such as fund administrators, custodians and valuation agents
• Track remediation actions, elevate high‑risk issues and provide an annual internal audit opinion to senior stakeholders
• Act as a key point of contact for regulators on internal audit matters and support investor due diligence
• Build and manage the internal audit function, including oversight of outsourced providers where applicable

A successful SVP Internal Audit should have:

• 10‑13 years of experience in audit, with a minimum of 5 years in internal audit within asset management, private equity or financial services
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Audit, Risk Management or Business Administration
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) qualification is required
• Experience working with leading financial regulators; knowledge of regional regulatory frameworks is advantageous
• Proven experience designing and delivering risk‑based audit programmes and reporting to boards or audit committees
• Strong expertise in governance, risk and internal control frameworks
• Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder‑management skills
• Ability to operate independently while engaging constructively with senior management
• High ethical standards and strong professional judgement
• Excellent command of English; additional languages such as Arabic or French are advantageous