Senior Internal Audit & Risk Specialist

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

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.