Risk Advisory | Internal Audit Services | Senior Consultant

RSM UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health insurance

Annual leave and UAE holidays

Professional development and learning

Supportive and diverse work env.

Exposure to leading Financial Services

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

RSM UAE invites applications for a Senior Consultant in Risk Advisory Services - Regulated Internal Audit. You will support Managers and Senior Managers in delivering high-quality Internal Audit engagements for Financial Services clients, focusing on governance, risk management, and control frameworks within UAE regulations.

With 4–6 years in Internal Audit or Risk Advisory, you will execute end-to-end engagements, mentor juniors, and contribute to methodology improvements while ensuring timely,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related discipline.
• CIA or CA qualifications will be considered an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end risk-based internal audit engagements, including planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up, in line with firm methodology, IPPF standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform walkthroughs, process reviews, risk assessments, and control testing.
• Evaluate governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks, identifying control deficiencies and compliance gaps.
• Assess compliance with UAE Financial Services regulations and internal policies, including requirements issued by CBUAE, SCA, DFSA, and FSRA.
• Identify operational, regulatory, and compliance risks, and provide practical, risk-based recommendations.
• Prepare high-quality audit reports, working papers, and engagement documentation.
• Manage client stakeholder interactions, including information gathering, validation of findings, and communication of audit results.
• Ensure engagements are delivered within agreed timelines and quality standards.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members during engagements.
• Contribute to training, knowledge-sharing, methodology enhancements, and continuous improvement initiatives within the Risk Advisory practice.

Skills

Internal Audit

Risk Advisory

Governance

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related discipline

CIA or CA qualifications (advantage)

Job description

About The Role

As a Senior Consultant within our Risk Advisory Services - Regulated Internal Audit practice at RSM UAE, you will support Managers and Senior Managers in delivering high-quality Internal Audit and Risk Advisory engagements, primarily for clients in the Financial Services sector. You will be responsible for executing risk-based internal audit engagements, assessing governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks, identifying regulatory compliance gaps, and providing practical recommendations that help clients strengthen their control environment and meet regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end risk-based internal audit engagements, including planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up, in line with firm methodology, IPPF standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform walkthroughs, process reviews, risk assessments, and control testing.
• Evaluate governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks, identifying control deficiencies and compliance gaps.
• Assess compliance with UAE Financial Services regulations and internal policies, including requirements issued by CBUAE, SCA, DFSA, and FSRA.
• Identify operational, regulatory, and compliance risks, and provide practical, risk-based recommendations.
• Prepare high-quality audit reports, working papers, and engagement documentation.
• Manage client stakeholder interactions, including information gathering, validation of findings, and communication of audit results.
• Ensure engagements are delivered within agreed timelines and quality standards.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members during engagements.
• Contribute to training, knowledge-sharing, methodology enhancements, and continuous improvement initiatives within the Risk Advisory practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related discipline.
• CIA or CA qualifications will be considered an advantage.

Experience

• 4-6 years of relevant experience in Internal Audit or Risk Advisory, preferably within a consulting firm or Big 4 environment.
• Strong experience in delivering risk-based internal audit engagements.
• Exposure to Financial Services clients, including banking, insurance, investment management, or other regulated entities.
• Practical experience with Internal Audit standards, risk management, governance, and internal control frameworks
• Experience assessing compliance with UAE regulatory requirements is highly desirable.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Engagement Delivery: 100% of assigned engagements delivered within agreed timelines and budget.
• Quality Standards: All audit files meet firm methodology and quality review requirements with no significant review findings.
• Regulatory Compliance Reviews: Accurate identification and reporting of regulatory compliance gaps and control deficiencies.
• Client Satisfaction: Achieve ≥90% positive client feedback on engagement delivery and communication.
• Audit Reporting: All audit reports issued within agreed timelines and accepted with minimal revisions.
• Documentation Quality: 100% completion of working papers and audit documentation in line with firm standards.
• Team Contribution: Active participation in mentoring junior staff and supporting team development initiatives.
• Knowledge Development: Completion of required training and contribution to at least one knowledge-sharing or methodology enhancement initiative annually.

Perks And Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Annual leave and public holidays as per UAE regulations.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
• Supportive and diverse work environment.
• Exposure to leading Financial Services clients across the UAE.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Career growth opportunities within a growing Risk Advisory practice.