Financial & Operational Auditor (Qatari National)

Job description: Our business landscape We’re an award-winning global communications company operating in nine countries across the Middle East, North Africa, and Southeast Asia. Our strategy is to become the region’s leading digital infrastructure provider. Ooredoo Group’s strategic vision is guided by five key pillars: • Value-Focused Portfolio: Boosting asset returns by focusing on telco operations, towers, data centres, the sea cable business and fintech. • Strengthen the Core: Optimally using deployed capital and maintain an appropriate cost structure. • Evolve the Core: Monetising opportunities to generate new revenue streams via programmes focusing on analytics, digitalisation of operations, and partnerships with digital service providers. • People: Building an engaged and empowered workforce through integrated learning programs and coaching and mentoring. • Excellence in Customer Experience: Creating superior customer experiences. From day one, every employee who joins our team becomes an integral part of our success journey. We offer you the chance to enhance your skills, advance your career, and maintain a healthy work- life balance. Empowering you to catapult your personal and professional growth. If you’re looking to challenge your growth potential, Ooredoo is the employer for you. Job overview This role is responsible to Carry out different assignments of the Financial & Operational Audit for Ooredoo Qatar operations and ensuring the work is carried out with professional care and in accordance with the appropriate standards. These different activities involve conducting performance, operational, financial, and compliance audits. In addition, the role provides input to the preparation of annual internal Audit Plan and contributes significantly in the follow-up audit with managements. Your impact on our goals Audit • Assist in the identification and evaluation of Ooredoo’s audit risk areas through a risk-based audit methodology and provides input to the development of a risk-based annual audit plan of Financial & Operational Audit; • Gather the management requirements for the audit plan through the different meetings with the management, consultation with Regulatory and Compliance requirements, and external audit; • Perform financial and operational audits and review the work performed to ensure the adequacy of audit scope, the adequacy of testing performed, and the accuracy of conclusions reached; • Ensure that audit procedures are strictly adhered to, including identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analysing evidence, and documenting technical processes and procedures; • Conduct interviews, review documents, develop and administer preliminary audit surveys, compose summary memos, and prepare working papers; • Prepare/develop the audit programs with appropriate testing mechanisms, execute the audit program, recognize control weaknesses, assess the materiality of these weaknesses, and relate them back to the scope and objectives of the audit; • Identify, develop, and document audit issues and recommendations for improvement; • Communicate the results, findings and recommendations of audit projects via written reports and face-to-face presentations on a timely basis to the management and GCAE; • Follow up the implementation of audit recommendations in a timely manner; • Interact with staff, section heads, department directors and managers and when necessary with executive management in order to obtain and/or communicate relevant information to achieve the objective/s of the Financial & Operational Audit; • Maintain all organisational and professional ethical standards and ensure internal audit activities are carried out in compliance with International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (Standards), IIA Code of Ethics; • Work independently under general direction with extensive latitude for initiative and independent judgment; • Support the Assistant Director Financial & Operational Audit in coordinating with the external auditors and facilitate their fieldwork in the Company. Consulting • Assist in the consulting engagements related to financial and operational aspects of Ooredoo if asked to do so by superiors. • Communicate the results of consulting projects via written reports and oral presentations on a timely basis to the management and GCAE. • Assist in the review of company policies and procedures for submission to the GCAE before being raised for Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors approval. Special Assignments and Fraud Investigations • Conduct any fraud investigations or any special audit assignments as instructed by superiors; • Communicate the results, finding and recommendations of special assignment/investigation via written reports and oral presentations on a timely basis to the management and GCAE. Staff • Supervise and/or review the work of Financial & Operational Auditor, and provide them guidance in conducting audits and other audit related issues during an assignment; • Contribute to the motivation of the internal audit staff by providing day to day assistance, and by training and coaching, where necessary. • e. Development & Improvement Program • Develop and maintain productive team-oriented management and staff relationships through individual contacts and group meetings; • Pursue professional development opportunities, including external and internal training and professional association memberships, and shares information gained with co-workers; • Proactively take responsibility for self improvement by staying well-informed of developments, knowledge and innovations in relevant field of expertise. Others • Represent internal audit at Ooredoo project team meetings and management meetings if asked to do so by superiors. • Other duties as directed by superiors. Team dynamics Internal • Cross Functional External • Business Partners Your profile Experience • 2-5 years' experience in a similar role. • Knowledge of International Accounting & Reporting Standards • Prior experience showcasing: effective communication and interpersonal skills, including report writing and presentation skills for presenting findings and recommendations for improvement. • Analytical and evaluation skills • Knowledge of best practices on audit • Process Improvement skills Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting or business administration • Preferred Certifications / Other Qualifications • Certification in at least one area (e.g. CIA, CA, CPA, etc.) is preferable • Fluent verbal and written communication in

Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting or business administration. Certification in at least one area (e.g. CIA, CA, CPA, etc.) is preferable. 2-5 years' experience in a similar role. Knowledge of International Accounting & Reporting Standards. Effective communication and interpersonal skills, including report writing and presentation skills for presenting findings and recommendations for improvement. Analytical and evaluation skills. Knowledge of best practices on audit. Process Improvement skills.

Carry out different assignments of the Financial & Operational Audit for Ooredoo Qatar operations and ensuring the work is carried out with professional care and in accordance with the appropriate standards. Conduct performance, operational, financial, and compliance audits. Contribute to the preparation of annual internal Audit Plan and follow-up audit with management. Identify and evaluate audit risk areas; develop risk-based annual audit plan; gather management requirements; perform audits; ensure adherence to procedures; develop working papers; prepare audit programs; identify issues and recommendations; communicate results through reports and presentations; follow up on recommendations; interact with staff and management; maintain ethical standards; work independently; coordinate with external auditors.