
Grant Thornton
Assistant Manager ā Internal Audit (Construction / Civil)
- Permanent
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 5 - 10 yrs
Job expiry date: 14/01/2026
Job overview
Date posted
30/11/2025
Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Salary
AED 20,000 - 30,000 per month
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Experience
5 - 10 yrs
Seniority
Manager
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
14/01/2026
Job description
The Assistant Manager role within Grant Thorntonās Business Risk Services line focuses on delivering internal audit and risk advisory engagements specifically for clients in the civil and construction sector. The role involves conducting comprehensive risk assessments, identifying control gaps, analyzing large datasets using data analytics tools, detecting anomalies, and generating actionable insights. It requires planning, executing, and managing internal audit assignments, monitoring key risk indicators, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices. The position includes direct supervision of junior staff, mentoring team members, preparing training programs related to internal controls and risk management, and contributing to client presentations and engagement reporting. Responsibilities also include collaboration with client stakeholders, networking at external events, identifying cross-selling opportunities, and promoting the firmās services, all within a framework focused on risk optimization, internal control strengthening, and audit resilience.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Assist in planning, delivering, and managing internal audit and risk advisory engagements
- Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and audits to identify control gaps and improvement areas
- Leverage data analytics tools and techniques to analyze large datasets and detect anomalies
- Provide actionable insights to support decision-making and strengthen internal controls
- Collaborate with client stakeholders and internal teams to ensure compliance with regulations and best practices
- Monitor and report on key risk indicators and engagement progress to senior management and clients
- Develop and deliver training programs on risk management, internal controls, and data-driven decision-making
- Liaise with clients while executing assigned assignments and identify cross-selling opportunities
- Supervise junior staff and interns during engagements and support their development
Experience & skills
- Minimum 7 years of experience in Internal Audit or Risk Management within the civil or construction industry
- Bachelorās or Masterās degree in Civil or Construction Engineering (mandatory)
- Strong understanding of risk assessment methodologies and internal audit procedures
- Professional qualification at qualified level or pursuing (CIA, PMP, Prince2) preferred
- Industry knowledge of real estate or construction preferred
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements and best practices in risk management
- Strong project management capabilities for timely engagement delivery
- Leadership abilities to mentor and supervise team members
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills in English; Arabic is advantageous