Senior Executive – Internal Audit

Mackenzie Jones Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Mackenzie Jones Middle East is seeking a Senior Internal Audit Executive for a well-governed GCC organisation. The role focuses on enterprise-wide risk assessment, control design and compliance across the business in a mature internal audit function.

You will work on annual audit plans, perform diverse financial audits, and prepare comprehensive reports that guide corrective actions and assurance with stakeholders and external auditors. Fluency in English and GCC experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CA/ACCA qualification or in final stage.
• Minimum 5 years of GCC audit experience.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and executing the annual internal audit work plan, ensuring audits are delivered accurately and on time.
• Conduct routine and complex financial audits, analyzing financial statements and records for compliance with laws, regulations and internal controls.
• Prepare audit reports clearly reflecting findings, risks and non-compliance, and support management with corrective actions.
• Identify and assess risks, frauds and control gaps, contributing to the risk-based audit matrix.
• Liaise with stakeholders, executive management and external auditors to coordinate audit activities and communicate findings.
• Stay current on audit standards, regulatory changes and best practices to strengthen technical expertise.

Skills

Audit experience

Stakeholder communication

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CA/ACCA qualified or in final stages

Job description

We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established organization in the GCC region, known for strong governance standards and a mature internal audit function. Due to continued growth, they are looking to add a Senior Executive to their Internal Audit team — a great opportunity for a finance/audit professional looking to deepen their exposure to enterprise-wide risk, controls, and compliance in a structured, high-governance environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and executing the annual internal audit work plan, ensuring audits are delivered accurately and on time.
• Conduct routine and complex financial audits, analyzing financial statements, reports, and records to assess compliance with laws, regulations, and internal controls.
• Prepare audit reports and documentation that clearly reflect findings, risks, and areas of non-compliance, and support management in understanding corrective actions required.
• Identify and assess risks, frauds, and control gaps, contributing to the organization's risk-based audit matrix.
• Liaise with stakeholder functions, executive management, and external auditors to coordinate audit activities and communicate findings.
• Stay current on audit standards, regulatory changes, and best practices, continuously strengthening your technical expertise.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CA / ACCA qualified, or in final stages of qualification.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant audit experience within the GCC.
• Strong knowledge of audit tools, procedures, and risk management standards.
• Ability to work effectively under deadlines and manage multiple audit engagements.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

Ready to take the next step in your internal audit career?

If you're a detail-driven, GCC-experienced audit professional looking to join a governance-focused organization with real scope for growth, we'd love to hear from you.