Senior Consultant - Internal Audit

Tanqeeb; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced internal audit professional with a banking/financial services background. The role emphasizes risk assessment, audit planning, and practical execution across engagement teams.

You will develop audit programs, manage procedures, and deliver findings to senior leadership and client management. Strong communication, mentoring, and business acumen are essential for success in a dynamic, travel‑friendly environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Banking/Financial Services internal audit, consulting, advisory or professional services.
• Experience with leading regional firms preferred.
• Knowledge of Next Gen IA solutions like Continuous Controls Monitoring is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite applications.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate client risk areas and input to a risk-based annual internal audit plan.
• Develop audit programs and procedures including Risk & Control Matrix (RCM).
• Manage performance of audit procedures: identify issues, define criteria, collect evidence, document processes.
• Demonstrate technical competence in related domains.
• Communicate results via reports and oral presentations to seniors, engagement directors and client management.
• Assist engagement director with identification of new firm services at existing or new clients.
• Prepare and track proposals and conduct proposal meetings with clients.
• Develop and engage the team through individual contacts and group meetings.
• Assist with hiring, training and evaluation of practice personnel and overall practice building.

Skills

Internal audit

Risk assessment

Stakeholder mgmt

Project management

Analytical thinking

Education

CA/CIA

Tools

Process Mining

Analytics tools

Job description

Role Requirements

Some of the key responsibilities of this role are:

• Identify and evaluate the client's risk areas covering all significant processes and provide comprehensive input to the development of a risk-based annual internal audit plan.
• Develop relevant audit programs & procedures including Risk & Control Matrix (RCM).
• Manage performance of audit procedures. This includes identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analyzing evidence, and documenting client processes and procedures.
• Demonstrate technical competence in the related domains.
• Communicate the results of assignments through written reports and oral presentations on a timely basis to seniors/engagement directors as well as client management.
• Assist engagement director with identification for any new firm services at existing or new clients.
• Prepare & track proposals and conduct proposal meetings with clients.
• Develop and engage the team through individual contacts and group meetings.
• Assist with hiring, training, and evaluation of practice personnel and overall assist in building the practice.

Desired Profile

CA/ CIA with commerce background and industry specialization preferred.4+ Years’ experience in a Banking, Financial Services preferably in internal audit, consulting, advisory or professional services. Candidates from leading consulting firms in the region will be preferred. Next Generation IA solutions like Continuous Controls Monitoring, Process Mining, Analytics, etc. Proficient in Microsoft Office suite applications. Excellent interpersonal, project management, and client relationship skills. Excellent communication, presentation, and time management skills. Excellent delivery skills and technical knowledge. Prior management and direct supervisory experience in a team environment are required. Well-honed mentoring and people development skills. Ability to think laterally, showcase business acumen, and be well versed in current trends and developments across business & economy. Demonstrates creative thinking and rigorous analysis in solving business problems. Able to maintain a professional demeanour in times of high stress. Works well in a team-oriented environment as well as independently. Able to multi-task, enjoys traveling and meeting new people. Open to travel as necessary to meet client requirements.

Key Personal Attributes

• A good blend of creative thinking and rigorous analysis in solving business problems.
• A high-energy individual possessing excellent analytical, interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Adept at preparing and presenting to senior audiences.
• Demonstrates excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to maintain a professional demeanour in times of high stress.
• Prior management and direct supervisory experience in a team environment are required.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Must have the ability to multitask.
• Regular reading habit to stay abreast of developments in business thought leadership and exhibits high level of confidentiality vis-à-vis client operations.
• Enjoys traveling and meeting new people.
• Flexibility to travel, and work in, other locations is essential.

Location

Selected personnel will be based out our Abu Dhabi, UAE office.