Internal Audit Specialist - Risk Assurance

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

Internal Audit Specialist - Risk Assurance

Internal Audit Specialist - Risk Assurance Job Snapshot Role: Internal Audit Specialist - Risk Assurance Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Industry: Accounting Function: Accounting / Auditing Experience: 3-5 years Job Type: Full-time Position Overview Al Ghurair is hiring an Internal Audit Specialist - Risk Assurance in Dubai, United Arab Emirates for an Accounting role focused on corporate controls and governance. Working alongside the Audit Manager, the specialist will deliver planned audits, examine business risks, support investigations, and present practical recommendations that improve operational integrity.

Job Details Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Industry: Accounting Function: Accounting / Auditing Salary: 12000-20000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in Dubai; please confirm the final offer with the employer. Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Job Type: Full-time

Role Context The position strengthens management oversight by assessing whether processes, controls, and risk responses operate as intended. Objective fieldwork and defensible audit evidence will enable business leaders to correct weaknesses, reduce exposure, and make better-informed decisions across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete internal audit assignments allocated through the annual assurance plan.
• Support engagement scoping, risk assessment, fieldwork, reporting, and action tracking.
• Understand each business process and its operating environment before designing audit tests.
• Apply tailored audit programmes that address the purpose and risk profile of the review.
• Interview process owners and conduct walkthroughs to confirm how controls work in practice.
• Select samples and test transactions, records, approvals, and supporting documentation.
• Evaluate evidence for relevance, completeness, accuracy, and consistency.
• Record procedures and conclusions in structured working papers that meet audit standards.
• Recognize control failures, compliance concerns, inefficiencies, and indicators of financial risk.
• Discuss observations with stakeholders and verify factual accuracy before reporting.
• Develop proportionate recommendations that address root causes and business exposure.
• Assist with fraud assessments, incident reviews, investigations, and unplanned assignments.
• Coordinate assigned activities with other engagement-team members and monitor completion.
• Manage concurrent tasks without compromising documentation quality or delivery deadlines.
• Prepare clear audit findings and contribute to concise reports for management.
• Observe professional ethics, confidentiality requirements, and departmental methodology.

Ideal Profile

Applicants should hold a bachelor 's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a relevant discipline. CA, CPA, CIA, or ACCA qualifications are preferred. The position suits an auditor with three to five years of relevant experience and at least one year of professional exposure in the United Arab Emirates. Experience gained through a Big Four firm or a recognized blue-chip organization would be beneficial. Candidates should be comfortable reviewing complex corporate processes, business cycles, and commercially focused controls.

Skills Set

• Corporate internal audit
• Risk assessment
• Internal control evaluation
• Audit programme execution
• Transaction and sample testing
• Process interviews and walkthroughs
• Audit evidence management
• Working-paper preparation
• Fraud review support
• Root-cause analysis
• Commercial process auditing
• Audit issue validation
• Corrective-action monitoring
• ACL audit analytics
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Visio
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• English audit-report writing
• Stakeholder communication

Why Join Us

The position offers meaningful exposure to varied business models within a well-established group. Auditors can deepen their understanding of enterprise risks, participate in complex reviews, apply data-analysis techniques, and influence improvements that strengthen accountability across multiple operations.

About the Company

Al Ghurair is a Dubai-headquartered business group with an established portfolio across several sectors. Its assurance activities play an important role in protecting organizational value, reinforcing sound governance, and supporting responsible business performance.