Lead Internal Auditor Airways

Position Overview

Lead Internal Auditor is a senior corporate role with Qatar Airways, based in Doha, Qatar, supporting the airline's governance, risk management, and internal control framework. This position plays a key role in delivering independent assurance, strengthening audit methodologies, and partnering with business leaders to enhance operational effectiveness across Qatar Airways Group.

• Country:
  Qatar
• City:
  Doha
• Industry: Airlines/Aviation
• Function:
  Accounting/Auditing
• Salary: 20,000‑28,000 monthly (Market estimated)
• Gender: Any
• Candidate Nationality:
  Any
• Job Type: Full‑time

• Support the enhancement of internal audit methodologies to improve audit efficiency and quality.
• Lead or support audit assignments in line with five‑year and annual risk‑based audit plans.
• Identify key operational, financial, and compliance risks across assigned divisions.
• Execute audits in accordance with Global Internal Audit Standards, ensuring value‑added outcomes.
• Deliver audit assignments within approved timelines, budgets, and departmental methodologies.
• Build strong working relationships with operational management as a trusted audit partner.
• Provide advisory services to improve processes, controls, and risk mitigation practices.
• Review audit fieldwork performed by internal auditors to ensure quality and compliance.
• Support follow‑up activities to ensure timely closure of audit findings and recommendations.
• Contribute to unplanned audit and special assignments as directed by Internal Audit management.
• Support preparation of quarterly and annual reports for the Board Audit Risk and Compliance Committee.
• Manage time and workload effectively to ensure completion of assigned audit engagements.

• Bachelor's degree from a recognized university or higher education institution.
• Minimum of four years of experience in internal audit, external audit, or related business roles.
• Experience in airline, multinational, or consulting environments is preferred.
• Professional certifications such as CA, ACCA, CIA, CFE, or CISA are advantageous.
• ISO
  27001 certification preferred.
• Strong data analytics capability with mandatory knowledge of Tableau, Power BI, or similar tools.
• Excellent problem‑solving, decision‑making, and analytical skills.
• Strong business acumen with effective presentation and persuasion abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet challenging deadlines.
• Self‑driven professional with a proactive and inquisitive mindset.
• Ability to delegate tasks, guide teams, and support skill development.

• Strategic corporate role within a globally recognized airline group.
• Exposure to complex, multinational operations and governance frameworks.
• Competitive tax‑free salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth, certification development, and career progression.
• Work within a diverse, international, and performance‑driven environment.

Qatar Airways Group is a world‑leading aviation organization headquartered in Doha, Qatar, operating across multiple business units within the aviation and services ecosystem. Renowned for excellence, innovation, and global connectivity, the group continues to set industry benchmarks while offering professionals the opportunity to build impactful careers within a truly international organization.