Senior Consultant

We are a large and growing professional services firm with over 750 employees across the UAE. Despite our size, we maintain a strong sense of community, where colleagues, clients, and communities are at the core of what we do. As we continue our exciting growth, we invite you to be part of a team where flexibility, authenticity, and trust are central values.

Role Overview

As a Manager within our Business Risk Services (BRS) team, you will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional risk management and internal audit services to a wide range of corporate clients. You will lead multiple client engagements, manage portfolios, and drive the success of audit assignments while nurturing your team and contributing to the firm's business growth agenda.

Join our BRS team to make an impact, ensuring resilience and growth for our clients while fostering a culture of collaboration and trust. Expand your horizons and be part of a team that empowers businesses and communities to thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Project and Portfolio Management:
  Manage a portfolio of client relationships and oversee the delivery of audit engagements from planning to completion, ensuring high-quality outcomes.

• Client Delivery:
  Lead fieldwork assignments, ensuring team members deliver client reports and deliverables within timelines and standards.

• Business Development:
  Identify new client needs and opportunities for additional services; contribute to proposals and strategic growth.

• Risk and Control Assurance:
  Deliver comprehensive risk, compliance, and control assurance solutions, applying subject matter expertise and project management skills.

• Team Leadership:
  Lead and inspire team members, fostering a collaborative and efficient working environment while ensuring development and training.

• Financial Management:
  Monitor WIP (Work in Progress), invoices, and cash collections to ensure timely delivery and minimize write-offs. Support in negotiating fees when necessary.

• Client Engagement:
  Attend client meetings to discuss issues and identify areas where additional services can be provided, utilizing the firm's global network to enhance service delivery.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5-7+ years of related work experience in Internal Audit or Risk Management.
• Professional qualifications (CIA, CISA, CISM, or equivalent).
• Experience with Internal Control Over Financial Reporting (ICFR).
• Proven track record managing internal audit assignments and delivering high-quality client service.
• Experience in the use of data analytics and applying it effectively within audit processes.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and spoken English; Arabic is a plus).
• Willingness to work additional hours and travel to client sites as required.