Senior Consultant - Internal Controls and Governance

Ernst & Young Global Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

EY's Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) in the Middle East & North Africa region invites you to join a team that strengthens governance, risk controls, and financial reporting integrity in Dubai.

The opportunity focuses on IT governance, risk and controls transformation, technology-driven reporting, and regulatory compliance. You will lead IT risk assessments, design controls, and deliver audit-ready documentation for clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, IT, Computer Science, or related field.
• Professional certifications: CISA, CISSP, CRISC, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor.
• Experience in a Big 4 or consulting role with hands-on IT audits, risk assessments, and controls testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagements focused on IT risk assessments, controls design, and governance frameworks, ensuring alignment with financial reporting requirements.
• Evaluate IT systems including ERPs, reporting and financial reporting systems to identify risks affecting financial processes.
• Develop risk control matrices (RCMs), risk registers, and audit-ready documentation.
• Advise on IT governance, BCP/DRP resilience, and data integrity controls.

Skills

ITGCs/ITACs

Risk assessments

Application security

RCMs & control testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems/IT/CS

Certifications: CISA, CISSP, CRISC, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SAP

Oracle

GRC platforms

Job description

In Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS), we partner with clients to address complex accounting, governance, and risk management challenges. You will join a team that empowers finance functions through governance, risk mitigation, and controls optimization, leveraging technology to strengthen financial reporting integrity and corporate resilience.

The Opportunity:

EY's MENA practice is a leader in advising governments, private enterprises, and multinationals on Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) and Governance that bridge finance and IT.

Role Key focus areas include IT Governance & Controls, Risk & Controls Transformation, Technology-Driven Financial Reporting, and Regulatory & Compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead engagements focused on IT risk assessments, controls design, and governance frameworks, ensuring alignment with financial reporting requirements.
• Evaluate IT systems including ERPs, reporting and financial reporting systems to identify risks affecting financial processes.
• Develop risk control matrices (RCMs), risk registers, and audit-ready documentation.
• Advise on IT governance, BCP/DRP resilience, and data integrity controls.

Skills for Success:

Understanding of ITGCs, ITACs, application security, and system dependencies in financial reporting. Proficiency in risk assessments, RCMs, control testing, and audit frameworks such as COSO, COBIT.

Tools proficiency:

Microsoft Office, data analytics tools like Power BI, Tableau, ERP systems like SAP and Oracle, or GRC platforms.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, IT, Computer Science, or related field. Professional certification: CISA, CISSP, CRISC, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor.

Experience in a Big 4 or consulting role with hands-on experience in IT audits, risk assessments, and controls testing.