Senior Consultant/ Experienced Senior Consultant - Risk Advisory Services

BDO Chartered Accountants & Advisors, UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO in UAE is seeking a Senior Consultant/Experienced Senior Consultant for Risk Advisory Services in Dubai. The role focuses on leading risk assessments, audits, and SOP documentation with a strong client-facing component.

The candidate will coordinate fieldwork, plan engagements, and develop internal audit strategies under supervision, while mentoring junior staff and ensuring quality deliverables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or equivalent.
• Professional certification such as CA/ACCA/CPA.
• 2–4 years of relevant work experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical mind.

Responsibilities

• Complete fieldwork by coordinating dates with clients and gathering information.
• Prepare and complete project engagement formalities, conflict of interest documents, client acceptance letters, etc.
• Complete fieldwork by coordinating dates and schedules with clients; preparing checklists; gathering information; understanding client's business needs and operating procedures; preparing assessments and risk assessments.

Skills

Communication skills

Planning

Leadership

Relationship building

Analytical skills

Multi-engagement management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Job description

Senior Consultant/ Experienced Senior Consultant - Risk Advisory Services

Job Title: Senior Consultant/ Experienced Senior Consultant

Service Line / Team: Risk Advisory Services

Location: Dubai

We at BDO in UAE are a diverse group of individuals from many cultures, and we share a common ambition: to make a difference and be the spontaneous choice in the industry. We have an excellent Partner–to–staff ratio and an encouraging gender ratio, giving you more flexibility and high priority on mentorship and professional development.

At BDO, we understand that being the leader in exceptional client service begins – and ends – with exceptional regard for our people. Relationships matter in our work and interactions with clients and how we work and interact with each other. What differentiates BDO as an employer is our focus on relationships.

Your opportunity

• Responsible for completing assignments, including Business Risk Assessments, Internal Audits, Conceptualization & Documentation of Standard Operating Procedures.
• Responsible for preparing and completing project engagement formalities, conflict of interest documents, client acceptance letters etc., at the time of project assignment.
• Complete Fieldwork by coordinating dates and schedules with clients; preparing checklists; gathering information; understanding client's business needs and operating procedures; preparing assessments and risk assessments (if applicable); internal audit plans; annual audit plans (if applicable) etc.
• Plan engagements by identifying high-risk areas, map processes, and prepare tests; validate assessment of high-risk areas and conduct documentation analysis.
• Conduct analytical review by assessing project evidence and documentation; formulate recommendations.
• Ensure thorough project documentation and maintain electronic filing in accordance with BDO guidelines.
• Prepare and review Internal Audit Plan based on the evidence gathered during the fieldwork; discuss Project Execution Strategy with the Manager; coordinate and communicate initial observations with the client; obtain client approval for the planning phase; initiate project execution.
• Complete project assignments with minimum supervision and within the timelines provided by the management.

Key attributes

• Good communication skills – both written and verbal.
• Highly refined planning, leadership, relationship building and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment is required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills – with positive & enthusiastic attitude.
• Minimum 2-4 years of relevant work experience in a similar profile.
• A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or equivalent.
• Must possess a professional certification such as CA/ACCA/CPA.
• Strong attention to detail and an analytical mind.

How to join us

We seek people who are driven and who work towards the best interest of the Team and the Firm – passionate professionals who are keen to develop lasting relationships, both internally and with our clients.