About the Role
We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Consultant – Internal Audit - Risk Advisory to support clients in strengthening governance, risk management, internal controls, and financial reporting frameworks.
The successful candidate will work closely with client stakeholders to deliver risk advisory, internal audit, enterprise risk management (ERM), internal controls, and compliance-related engagements across various industries.
Key Responsibilities
Internal Audit
- Plan and execute internal audit engagements across operational, financial, and compliance areas.
- Assess the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks.
- Identify process improvement opportunities and provide practical recommendations.
- Prepare risk-based audit reports and present findings to senior management.
Risk Assessment & Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
- Conduct enterprise-wide risk assessments and identify key business risks.
- Develop and maintain risk registers, risk matrices, and mitigation plans.
- Support clients in designing and implementing ERM frameworks aligned with strategic objectives.
- Facilitate risk workshops and stakeholder discussions.
Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR)
- Evaluate and test financial reporting controls.
- Assess the design and operating effectiveness of ICFR frameworks.
- Identify control gaps and recommend remediation plans.
- Support compliance with regulatory and reporting requirements.
Policies & Procedures
- Review, develop, and enhance organizational policies, procedures, and governance documents.
- Ensure business processes are properly documented and aligned with best practices.
- Recommend process improvements to strengthen controls and operational efficiency.
Fraud Risk Management
- Perform fraud risk assessments and identify fraud vulnerabilities.
- Evaluate preventive, detective, and corrective controls.
- Support clients in developing fraud risk management frameworks.
Revenue Assurance
- Review revenue generation and revenue recognition processes.
- Identify revenue leakages and control weaknesses.
- Recommend improvements to maximize revenue integrity and operational performance.
Client Engagement & Advisory
- Build and maintain strong relationships with client stakeholders.
- Prepare and deliver high-quality reports and executive-level presentations.
- Support proposal development, business development activities, and client meetings.
- Mentor junior team members and review their work outputs.
Qualifications
Education & Professional Certifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
- CA, ACCA, or CPA qualification (Mandatory).
- Additional certifications such as CIA, CRMA, CISA, FRM, or IFRS Certification would be an advantage.
Experience Requirements
- 5–8 years of relevant experience in:
- Risk Advisory
- Internal Audit
- Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
- Internal Controls / ICFR
- Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
- Financial Risk Management
- Prior experience with Big 4 or Big 8 consulting firms is highly preferred.
- Experience serving clients across multiple industries and sectors.
- UAE consulting experience is advantageous.
