Senior Internal Auditor (gn)

Senior Internal Auditor – Luxury Watches & Jewellery (Doha, Qatar) For a leading luxury retail group, we are looking for a Senior Internal Auditor to join the Head Office team in Doha. This is a hands-on role covering performance, financial and compliance audits across a structured, fast-paced environment, with occasional audit assignments in KSA and Kuwait. Location: Doha, Qatar (travel to KSA & Kuwait as required) Start: Immediate / ASAP Your mission You will plan and execute risk-based internal audit engagements, assess governance and internal controls, and provide practical recommendations that improve processes and strengthen compliance. Key responsibilities • Support the development and operational delivery of the Annual Audit Plan and short-term audit priorities. • Execute audit engagements end-to-end: define scope, identify issues, develop criteria, test controls, analyse evidence, and document processes and working papers. • Lead entrance meetings, conduct interviews, review documentation, administer surveys where required, and prepare concise audit documentation. • Identify, develop and document audit issues and recommendations using sound independent judgement. • Monitor day-to-day progress of assigned audit work and ensure delivery against timelines. • Draft audit reports, ensure proper disposition of point sheets, and differentiate major vs. minor findings. • Present audit findings in review meetings and support management responses for inclusion in final reports. • Proactively update the Internal Audit Manager/Supervisor on status, risks, and target completion dates. • Support external auditors/consultants on planned and agreed audits aligned with management objectives. • Undertake special investigations/special audits with due care and diligence. • Identify improvement opportunities and propose innovative, pragmatic solutions. • Build strong working relationships across functions and locations; guide internal auditors on specific audit processes when requested. What you bring • Mandatory: 5–6+ years’ internal audit experience within Luxury Watches & Jewellery (or a very comparable luxury retail environment). • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business or Finance. • Professional certification preferred: CIA / CRMA / ACCA / ACA. • Strong technical audit capabilities across governance, risk, compliance, internal controls; exposure to IT, regulatory and risk management is a plus. • Strong report writing, stakeholder management and presentation skills; able to communicate effectively with senior management. • Solid analytical and project/time management skills in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment. • Advantage: data analytics and audit tools (e.g., ACL) and audit software (e.g., TeamMate). • Professional and presentable grooming • Willingness to travel regionally (KSA/Kuwait) as required. • Available to join immediately (or very short notice). Compensation & benefits • All-inclusive monthly package: QAR 15,000 – 18,000 + bonus. • Family status package available for married candidates. • Annual flight ticket. • Other benefits in line with Qatar Labour Law. Interested? Please apply with your English CV and include: • Current and expected package (QAR) • Notice period / earliest start date • Confirmation of luxury watches & jewellery audit experience • Travel availability (KSA/Kuwait)

Mandatory: 5–6+ years’ internal audit experience within Luxury Watches & Jewellery (or a very comparable luxury retail environment). Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business or Finance. Professional certification preferred: CIA / CRMA / ACCA / ACA.

Support the development and operational delivery of the Annual Audit Plan and short-term audit priorities. Execute audit engagements end-to-end: define scope, identify issues, develop criteria, test controls, analyse evidence, and document processes and working papers. Lead entrance meetings, conduct interviews, review documentation, administer surveys where required, and prepare concise audit documentation. Identify, develop and document audit issues and recommendations using sound independent judgement. Monitor day-to-day progress of assigned audit work and ensure delivery against timelines. Draft audit reports, ensure proper disposition of point sheets, and differentiate major vs. minor findings. Present audit findings in review meetings and support management responses for inclusion in final reports. Proactively update the Internal Audit Manager/Supervisor on status, risks, and target completion dates. Support external auditors/consultants on planned and agreed audits aligned with management objectives. Undertake special investigations/special audits with due care and diligence. Identify improvement opportunities and propose innovative, pragmatic solutions. Build strong working relationships across functions and locations; guide internal auditors on specific audit processes when requested.