Senior Internal Audit Lead UAE, Risk & Compliance

Grant Thornton UAE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton UAE seeks a Senior Internal Audit Manager to lead multiple client engagements across UAE public and private sectors. You will supervise fieldwork, manage teams, and ensure quality across audits, risk assessments and delivery of solutions.

Ideal candidates hold a degree in Accounting/Finance, 7–10+ years in Internal Audit/Risk within a UAE consultancy, and a professional qualification (CIA, CISA, CRMA). English and Arabic fluency is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 7–10+ years of related work experience in Internal Audit/Risk Management within a consulting firm in the UAE with at least 2 years of experience managing independent teams
• Qualified level candidate of professional qualification (CIA, CISA, CRMA)
• Industry knowledge and focus with UAE government, semi-government, and private sector organizations is mandatory
• Strong written and spoken English and Arabic is mandatory
• Confident in delivering and managing a portfolio of Internal Audits assignments while managing a team
• Experienced in the use of data analytics, with a track record of successful use of the tool
• Process-minded, organized, with an eye for detail and excellent analytical skills
• Willingness and ability to work additional hours, as needed, and travel to various client sites

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of client relationships, ensuring satisfaction and retention
• Leading risk, compliance, and audit engagements from planning to close-out
• Acting as fieldwork lead, overseeing teams and deliverables
• Monitoring WIP, billing, and collections to minimize write-offs and aged debtors
• Contributing to the training and development of execution team members
• Identifying client needs and cross-sell relevant services
• Contributing to proposals and leverage the firm’s global network for enhanced delivery
• Understanding and communicating the firm’s competitive advantage
• Overseeing project delivery and practice management activities
• Ensuring quality control and team review across engagements

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Risk management

Audit fieldwork oversight

Data analytics

Communication skills

Arabic language

English language

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Grant Thornton UAE seeks a Senior Internal Audit Manager to lead multiple client engagements across UAE public and private sectors. You will supervise fieldwork, manage teams, and ensure quality across audits, risk assessments and delivery of solutions.

Ideal candidates hold a degree in Accounting/Finance, 7–10+ years in Internal Audit/Risk within a UAE consultancy, and a professional qualification (CIA, CISA, CRMA). English and Arabic fluency is required.