Internal Audit & Risk Assurance Specialist

Al Ghurair; Dubai; On-site; AED 134,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Ghurair is seeking an Internal Audit Specialist - Risk Assurance in Dubai to deliver planned audits, assess risks, and provide actionable recommendations. You will work with the Audit Manager to strengthen governance and operational integrity across the group.

The role requires 3–5 years of relevant audit experience, preferably in a Big Four or blue-chip environment, and a strong grasp of controls and process testing in UAE contexts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or equivalent.
• CA, CPA, CIA or ACCA qualifications are preferred.
• 3–5 years of relevant internal audit experience, UAE experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete internal audit assignments per the annual assurance plan.
• Support scoping, risk assessment, fieldwork, reporting and action tracking.
• Understand business processes and operating environment for audit tests.
• Apply tailored audit programmes addressing risk profiles.
• Interview process owners and conduct walkthroughs to validate controls.
• Test samples and transactions for relevance and accuracy.
• Document procedures and conclusions in working papers meeting standards.
• Identify control failures, compliance concerns, and financial risk indicators.
• Discuss observations with stakeholders and verify accuracy before reporting.
• Develop recommendations addressing root causes and exposure.
• Assist with fraud assessments, investigations and unplanned tasks.
• Coordinate activities with team members and monitor progress.
• Prepare audit findings and concise management reports.
• Maintain ethics and confidentiality in line with methodology.

Skills

Risk assessment

Internal control evaluation

Audit programme execution

Transaction testing

Walkthroughs

Audit evidence management

Working-paper preparation

Fraud review support

Root-cause analysis

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

CA/CPA/CIA/ACCA qualifications preferred

Tools

ACL audit analytics

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Visio

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Al Ghurair is seeking an Internal Audit Specialist - Risk Assurance in Dubai to deliver planned audits, assess risks, and provide actionable recommendations. You will work with the Audit Manager to strengthen governance and operational integrity across the group.

The role requires 3–5 years of relevant audit experience, preferably in a Big Four or blue-chip environment, and a strong grasp of controls and process testing in UAE contexts.