Job Details of Vice President

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.

The incumbent will contribute to the building of effective internal audit capabilities in the QNB Group Activities. He will be responsible for ensuring the quality and consistency of the bank's internal audit activities. This includes developing and implementing quality assurance policies and procedures, as well as conducting regular evaluations of the internal audit function to ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.

Further, the incumbent under the supervision of the Executive Vice President – Internal Audit International has the responsibility to develop and periodically produce the required management reports and data analysis to support and monitor the Group Internal Audit activities. He will also prepare relevant presentations/ training materials to develop the internal audit capabilities across QNB international entities.

• Perform QA reviews for both Domestic and International activities to ensure that the audit planning, fieldwork and reporting are conducted in consonance with the procedures/guidelines contained in the Group internal audit manual

• Ensure effective QA processes are implemented by the local internal audit functions in international subsidiaries.

• Collaborate with other internal audit functions, such as risk management and compliance, to ensure the bank's overall risk management approach is effective.

• Review and evaluate the work of internal audit staff to ensure it meets the bank's quality standards.

• Communicate with senior management and the board of directors on the status of quality assurance in the internal audit function.

• Manage and develop a team of quality assurance professionals.

• Keep abreast of industry trends, regulations and best practices in internal audit and quality assurance, and provide recommendations for changes as needed.

• Identify and assess risks associated with the internal audit function, and provide recommendations for changes as needed.

• Data gathering and production of the required management/ KPIs reports and dashboards and timely submission to the EVP - Internal Audit International for review, validation and issuance.

• Prepare training materials/ presentations on emerging issues and audit best practices to the local internal audit functions in international entities for their awareness and development of their internal audit capabilities.

• Provide his input during the review of Group’s external auditor’s Management letter and facilitate its finalization and translation.

• Support the EVP - Internal Audit International in providing the necessary support and advisory with respect of any major new subsidiary integration/ branch establishment project.

• Submit performance appraisals on timely basis as per the laid down policy in this regard.

• Provide guidance and support to internal audit staff on quality assurance matters.

• Contribute in imparting training/ guidance to the relevant trainees and staff.

• Bachelor degree in accounting, finance or related field, Master's degree is a plus

• Professional accounting or internal audit qualification (CIA, CPA, ACCA)

• Minimum of 12 years’ experience in banking audit function out of which minimum 8 years in a similar role

• Proven track record of developing and implementing quality assurance policies and procedures in an internal audit function in a major bank or Big4

• Experience in managing a team of quality assurance professionals.

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

• Adequate legal and documentation background.

• Proficiency in corporate governance, risk concepts, international banking operations/ practices including credit, operations, treasury and investments, and pertinent regulatory requirements.

• Knowledge of Basel Committee best practices pertaining to the area of responsibility.

• Well-developed analytical and interpersonal skills.