Audit Consultant (Technology Audit & Governance)

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Audit Consultant to lead technology audit and governance engagements in Doha. The role involves assessing internal controls, evaluating technology risks, and ensuring compliance with local regulations and industry standards.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and execute internal, compliance, risk, and technology audits.
• Evaluate financial, operational, and IT‑related internal controls.
• Assess compliance with organizational policies, government regulations, and standards such as COSO and ISO 27001.
• Review information systems, business applications, cybersecurity controls, and IT governance processes.
• Identify control weaknesses, compliance gaps, and 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.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration or a related field.
• Professional audit certification mandatory (CIA, CPA, ACCA, CISA – highly preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Internal Audit, IT Audit, Risk Management, Compliance or Governance.
• Proven local experience in Qatar, preferably within government or semi‑government entities.
• Arabic language proficiency is mandatory.
• Strong background in technology/IT audit, including enterprise applications, IT infrastructure, cybersecurity controls and digital transformation initiatives.

Required skills

• CISA
• CIA
• CPA
• ACCA
• COSO framework
• COBIT framework
• ISO 27001
• NIST standards
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Audit management tools