Job Details of SVP

Established in 1964 as the country’s first Qatari-owned commercial bank, QNB Group has steadily grown to become the largest bank in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region.

QNB Group’s presence through its subsidiaries and associate companies extends to more than 31 countries across three continents providing a comprehensive range of advanced products and services. The total number of employees is more than 28,000 serving up to 20 million customers operating through 1,000 locations, with an ATM network of 4,300 machines.

QNB has maintained its position as one of the highest rated regional banks from leading credit rating agencies including Standard & Poor’s (A), Moody’s (Aa3) and Fitch (A+). The Bank has also been the recipient of many awards from leading international specialised financial publications.

Based on the Group’s consistent strong financial performance and its expanding international presence, QNB currently ranks as the most valuable bank brand in the Middle East and Africa, according to Brand Finance Magazine.

QNB Group has an active community support program and sponsors various social, educational and sporting events.

This position requires sufficient expertise/ skills, knowledge and competence to focus/ monitor a wide range of risks in different domestic and international businesses in a diverse range of banking products. The role also requires dealing with the regulators and understanding local and international requirements. The incumbent will be accountable for leading and managing the provision of audit services and related advisory services in a diverse range of businesses, including QNB Head Office, branches and offices in Qatar and the Group’s international operations including branches and subsidiaries.

In this regard, the incumbent will develop the annual internal audit plan for Follow Up, Data Analytics, AI and Continuous Auditing and Quality Assurance for review by the Group Chief Audit Executive (GCAE) and subsequently ensure the timely implementation/ execution of the plan approved by the Group Board Audit & Compliance Committee. The referenced individual will assist the GCAE in his efforts to provide assurance to the Group Board Audit & Compliance Committee (GBACC) and executive management on the adequacy and continued operation and effectiveness of governance, risk management and internal controls established to support the Group’s activities In addition, and as needed, the person responsible may be required to help the GCAE on other projects

• Prepare an annual audit / risk review plan for submission to GBACC, based on the risk assessment conducted for Data Analytics Projects and Follow Up in line with the Group’s overall strategy.

• Implement and execute the plan approved by GBACC and ensure completion of the same within the assigned period. Also responsible for submitting status reports on the various assignments in progress to the Chief Internal Auditor Global Follow Up and Special Audits explaining the reasons for the delay in completion of individual assignments, if applicable.

• Make recommendations to the GCAE on the responsibilities of the heads of the various sections in the function i.e. VP Global Follow Up, Validation and Reporting and the VP Data Analytics, AI and Continuous Auditing , including but not limited to the updating of the annual risk assessments and conducting the individual audit/ review assignments and follow up pertaining to such responsibilities

• Ensure that the audit planning, fieldwork and reporting stages are conducted in consonance with the procedures/ guidelines contained in the internal audit manual, including but not limited to communications to relevant auditee management on audit commencement, presentation of draft reports to auditee management and obtaining their responses and holding closing meetings.

• Perform review of all internal audit and special assignment/ investigation reports and communicate with the respective local audit functions to resolve any queries arising from such a review and subsequent review of the same by the Chief Internal Auditor Global Follow Up and Special Audits.

• Develop and conduct internal training and awareness programs on topics related to Data Analytics / other areas of expertise.

• Responsible for imparting training/ guidance to trainees who join the Global Follow-up, and Special Audits Team.

• Conduct performance appraisals on VP Global Follow Up, Validation and Reporting and the VP Data Analytics, AI and Continuous Auditing and review/ discuss with the respective heads the performance appraisals they have conducted for personnel reporting to them, in line with the laid down policy in this regard. Also, address the concerns/ resolve the issues of the respective heads or their subordinates. Provide timely feedback/ information to the EVP Global Follow Up and Special Audits on queries/ reports/ other correspondence received by the GCAE from the external auditors, Qatar Central Bank (QCB) and other external regulators to enable the former to respond to the same in a timely and efficient manner, that pertain to the incumbent’s area of responsibility.

• Oversee recruitment, provide motivation, guidance to employees and reinforce high standards concerning performance, and adherence to the Bank’s values and mission.

• Bachelor / Master’s degree in finance, economics, accounting, banking or other related subjects.

• Relevant professional qualifications such as CIA / CMA / CPA / CA / ACCA.

• Minimum of 15 years audit experience in a major bank or leading audit firm out of which 6 years in a senior managerial audit role.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Arabic (preferred).

• Well-developed knowledge of Data Analytics

• Adequate legal and documentation background.

• Very good knowledge of various banking products and services and the related operations.

• Proficiency in risk concepts, banking operations/ systems and pertinent regulatory requirements related to his sphere of responsibility.

• Well-developed analytical and excellent interpersonal skills.

• Self-motivated with strong attention to detail.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to persuade others.

• Proven skills on people management and able to work and deliver under pressure.

• Knowledge of applicable International Accounting Standards and related pronouncements.