Senior Consultant - Internal Audit (FS and Banking)

Protiviti Middle East Member Firm; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Protiviti Middle East Member Firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced internal audit professional to identify risk areas and contribute to a risk-based audit plan. You will develop comprehensive audit programs and manage execution while communicating findings to senior leadership.

The role emphasizes mentoring, teamwork, and building the practice, with travel as required to serve clients and expand services. A strong background in banking/financial services is preferred.

Qualifications

• CA/CIA with commerce background and industry specialization preferred.
• 4+ years' experience in Banking/Financial Services internal audit, consulting or advisory.
• Excellent communication, presentation and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate client's risk areas and input risk-based annual internal audit plan.
• Develop audit programs & procedures including Risk & Control Matrix (RCM).
• Manage performance of audit procedures, define issues, review evidence, and document processes.
• Communicate results through reports and presentations to seniors and client management.
• Assist with proposals, meetings, and business development activities for new services.
• Develop the team through mentoring and group meetings, and assist in building the practice.
• Assist hiring, training, and evaluation of practice personnel.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Client relationship

Time management

Mentoring

Education

CA/CIA

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.
• 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.