Audit Consultant; Technology Audit & Governance

We are seeking a highly experienced Audit Consultant with a strong background in Internal Audit, Technology Audit, Risk Management, Compliance, and Governance.

The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting audit engagements, assessing internal controls, evaluating technology risks, ensuring regulatory compliance, and providing recommendations to improve operational effectiveness and governance practices.

• Plan and execute internal audits, compliance reviews, risk assessments, and technology audits.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of financial, operational, and IT-related internal controls.
• Assess compliance with organizational policies, government regulations, and industry standards.
• Review information systems, business applications, cybersecurity controls, and IT governance processes.
• Identify control weaknesses, compliance gaps, and operational inefficiencies, and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare detailed audit reports, findings, recommendations, and management presentations.
• Support the implementation and enhancement of governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks.
• Monitor remediation activities and ensure timely closure of audit findings.
• Coordinate with business units, management, and external stakeholders throughout audit engagements.
• Conduct special investigations and advisory reviews as required.

• Professional certification is mandatory; examples include CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), CPA (Certified Public Accountant), ACCA, CMA, CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor).
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Arabic language proficiency is mandatory.

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in Internal Audit, IT Audit, Risk Management, Compliance, or Governance.
• Proven local experience within Qatar, with government or semi-government sector experience highly preferred.
• Experience auditing enterprise applications, IT infrastructure, cybersecurity controls, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Experience conducting audits of ERP systems, business applications, databases, networks, cloud environments, and cybersecurity controls.
• Experience in governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) programs is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in government, regulatory, or highly regulated environments.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong report writing and presentation capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple audit assignments simultaneously.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to professional standards.
• Ability to provide practical recommendations that enhance governance, compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity, information security, and technology risk management practices.

• Strong technology/IT audit background is mandatory.
• Knowledge of industry standards and frameworks such as COSO, COBIT, ISO 27001, NIST, and IT Governance best practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and audit management tools.