Internal Audit Operations Officer (National)

Job Overview

The Internal Audit Operations Officer is responsible for conducting daily internal audits of the bank's controls and business operations. This role involves contributing to all stages of audit assignments — including planning, execution, reporting, and closure — to ensure that internal controls are effective and risks are minimized according to established policies.

Key Duties

• Offer input for the design and implementation of audit plans to evaluate adherence to the bank's policies, identify risks, and apply suitable control measures.
• Develop and execute audit services and risk assessments across various departments to verify compliance and identify vulnerabilities.
• Interview staff from audited units to fully understand internal control procedures and business practices.
• Carry out audit projects on different bank functions to pinpoint risk areas, verify control effectiveness, and ensure policy compliance to optimize operational performance and safeguard assets.
• Investigate and address any suspected fraudulent conduct promptly and effectively, coordinating necessary actions where fraud is confirmed.
• Discuss audit findings with business units and collaborate with Risk and Legal teams to manage audit observations and reduce exposed risks.
• Continuously monitor the implementation of audit recommendations to ensure maximum compliance.
• Provide unbiased advisory opinions to audited departments and audit leadership on compliance issues with internal regulations.
• Update stakeholders on evolving legislation, audit trends, and issues that could impact the bank's operational effectiveness and risk status for informed decision-making.
• Assist in identifying and proposing enhancements for systems, processes, and practices to align with international best practices, aiming at improving processes, reducing costs, and enhancing productivity.
• Adhere to all relevant departmental policies, procedures, and standard operating protocols to ensure consistent and controlled auditing activities.
• Prepare comprehensive audit reports and analyses to facilitate follow-up actions on findings.
• Support the preparation of departmental statements and reports to satisfy bank and regulatory requirements.
• Comply with quality, health, safety, and environmental guidelines to protect personnel, ensure service quality, and maintain regulatory adherence.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Collaborations

This role interacts internally with Corporate, Retail, and Private Banking teams, support functions, and Legal and Risk departments. External contacts include external auditors, auditors from other organizations, and IT service providers.

Core Competencies

• Effective communication
• Computer proficiency
• Customer service orientation
• Ethical integrity
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Leadership capabilities
• Negotiation aptitude
• Risk management expertise
• Strategic planning and thinking
• Team collaboration

Required Skills and Knowledge

• Experience in corporate audits
• Comprehensive understanding of the banking sector in Qatar and the surrounding region
• Knowledge of internal audit controls

Educational Qualification

A Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or a related field is required.