
Grant Thornton
Senior Consultant | Internal Audit - Arabic Speaking | Business Risk Services
- Permanent
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 2 - 5 yrs
Job expiry date: 23/12/2025
Job overview
Date posted
08/11/2025
Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Salary
AED 15,000 - 20,000 per month
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Experience
2 - 5 yrs
Seniority
Senior & Lead
Qualification
Professional qualification
Expiration date
23/12/2025
Job description
The Senior Consultant - Internal Audit (Arabic Speaking) role within Grant Thornton UAEās Business Risk Services (BRS) team is a client-facing position responsible for delivering internal audit, risk management, and governance advisory services. Based in Abu Dhabi, this role involves leading audit engagements, preparing audit plans, and executing risk-based internal audits across functions such as Treasury Management, General Ledger, Payroll, Capital Budgeting, Human Resources, Corporate Governance, and Change Management. The Senior Consultant is responsible for drafting audit planning documents, preparing proposals, managing fieldwork, producing close-out documentation, and presenting findings to clients. The position also includes financial management tasks such as billing, income collection, and profitability monitoring. The candidate will lead small teams, supervise junior auditors, and contribute to the firmās client relationships through exceptional service delivery. The ideal candidate will bring over three years of internal audit or risk management experience, proficiency in both Arabic and English, and familiarity with data analytics tools. A professional qualification (CIA, CA, CPA, CFA, FRM, or equivalent) or active pursuit of one is expected, along with strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle tight deadlines within a fast-paced consulting environment.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Prepare draft terms of reference and audit planning documents prior to client meetings.
- Prepare and submit business proposals within designated timelines.
- Produce close-out documentation and contribute to client close-out meetings.
- Plan and execute internal audit assignments using a risk-based approach.
- Deliver internal audit services including strategic and annual audit plans.
- Perform fieldwork and complete reviews of audit files for quality assurance.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and internal teams.
- Execute audits across areas including Treasury Management, Payroll, HR, and Governance.
- Supervise and mentor junior colleagues during audit assignments.
- Lead planning and exit meetings for assigned audits.
- Prepare reports and presentations summarizing audit findings and recommendations.
- Formulate recommendations that address client risks and operational improvements.
- Assist clients in implementing audit recommendations and resolving discrepancies.
- Report progress and key performance indicators to Audit Committees.
- Assist in financial management including billing, revenue tracking, and profitability budgets.
- Ensure compliance with internal audit methodology and client requirements.
Experience & skills
- Minimum 3 years of experience in Internal Audit or Risk Management, preferably in audit firms or multinational organizations.
- Qualified or actively pursuing a professional qualification such as CIA, CA, CPA, CFA, or FRM.
- Demonstrated experience in risk assessment, policy procedure reviews, and governance audits.
- Fluency in both Arabic and English is mandatory.
- Experience in delivering internal audit services within the Public Sector is preferred.
- Proficiency in data analytics tools and proven ability to apply them effectively in audits.
- Experience conducting both financial and operational audits.
- Experience in supervising small teams and managing end-to-end audit assignments.
- Strong presentation and report-writing skills for internal and client-facing meetings.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and ability to work under tight deadlines.
- Exposure to both practice and industry environments is advantageous.