About Our Client
Our client is a regulated investment management firm headquartered in Qatar, operating in the alternatives and infrastructure investment space. The organisation is authorised by a recognised financial centre regulator and manages private investment vehicles across multiple jurisdictions, with a strong focus on governance, fiduciary responsibility and regulatory compliance.
Job Description
* Establish and maintain a risk‑based internal audit plan covering the management company, managed funds, holding entities and portfolio companies.
* Develop internal audit policies, methodologies and procedures aligned with recognised international internal audit standards.
* Conduct risk‑based and ad‑hoc audits and prepare clear, comprehensive audit reports.
* Develop and maintain an Internal Audit Charter for board approval.
* Review compliance with fund documentation, partnership agreements, valuation policies and applicable regulations.
* Audit fund expense allocation, fee calculations, carried interest processes, capital calls and distributions.
* Independently review valuation governance, including Level 3 assets, models and assumptions.
* Assess the effectiveness of compliance frameworks, conflicts of interest management and allocation policies.
* Perform thematic reviews on emerging and key risks, including cybersecurity, ESG and outsourcing.
* Audit and oversee key third‑party service providers such as fund administrators, custodians and valuation agents.
* Track remediation actions, elevate high‑risk issues and provide an annual internal audit opinion to senior stakeholders.
* Act as a key point of contact for regulators on internal audit matters and support investor due diligence.
* Build and manage the internal audit function, including oversight of outsourced providers where applicable.
The Successful Applicant
* 10-13 years of experience in audit, with a minimum of 5 years in internal audit within asset management, private equity or financial services.
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Audit, Risk Management or Business Administration.
* Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) qualification is required.
* Experience working with leading financial regulators; knowledge of regional regulatory frameworks is advantageous.
* Proven experience designing and delivering risk‑based audit programmes and reporting to boards or audit committees.
* Strong expertise in governance, risk and internal control frameworks.
* Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
* Ability to operate independently while engaging constructively with senior management.
* High ethical standards and strong professional judgement.
* Excellent command of English; additional languages such as Arabic or French are advantageous.
Benefits
Great benefits.
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