Senior Internal Audit Specialist

Careem; Dubai; On-site; AED 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Middle Eastern tech company is seeking an Internal Auditor to enhance operations and risk management. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of audit experience and a strong analytical mindset. You’ll collaborate with teams to improve processes, utilizing data analytics and SQL. This full-time role offers a hybrid work model, generous vacation days, and healthcare benefits.

Benefits

Unlimited vacation days

Access to healthcare benefits

Fitness reimbursements

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in internal audit, external audit, or risk advisory.
• Experience in Big 4 firms or in a tech-driven enterprise is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute end-to-end audit projects.
• Develop audit scopes and perform risk assessments.
• Utilize data analytics and AI tools to enhance audit efficiency.
• Collaborate with business units to assess process risks.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Intellectual curiosity

Ownership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

Tools

SQL

Data analytics

Job description

Careem is building the Everything App for the greater Middle East — making it easy to move around, order food and groceries, manage payments, and more. Our purpose is simple: to simplify and improve people’s lives and build an awesome organisation that inspires.

Since 2012, Careem has enabled earnings for over 2.5 million Captains, simplified the lives of more than 70 million customers, and built a platform where the region’s best talent and entrepreneurs thrive. We operate in 70+ cities across 10 countries, from Morocco to Pakistan.

We’re now entering our next chapter — one powered by AI. We’re looking for AI talent: curious problem-solvers who know how to apply AI to build tools, automate workflows, and create real impact. Whether it’s streamlining operations, enhancing customer experience, or reimagining internal systems — we want people who can make Careem work smarter and move faster.

About the team

Our Internal Audit team helps Careem grow with confidence by providing independent insight into how we manage risk, strengthen controls, and improve operations. We take a forward-looking approach to identify areas for improvement and help Careem grow responsibly, securely, and sustainably.

Our team partners closely with stakeholders across every part of the business, combining traditional audit discipline with innovative, data-driven methods to build a stronger, more resilient organization for the future.

What you'll do

• Plan and execute end-to-end audit projects in accordance with the internal audit plan.
• Develop audit scopes, perform risk assessments, and identify key control areas to evaluate.
• Utilize data analytics, SQL, and emerging AI tools to enhance audit efficiency, automate testing, and identify patterns or anomalies.
• Collaborate with business units to assess process risks, recommend control improvements, and monitor remediation progress.
• Support the continuous improvement of the audit methodology, tools, and documentation standards.
• Participate in special reviews, investigations, and advisory projects as required.
• Prepare and present high-quality audit reports with practical recommendations to senior management.
• Track, validate, and report on the implementation status of audit findings, ensuring agreed actions are completed effectively and within defined timelines.
• Stay updated on evolving risks, technologies, and industry trends relevant to Careem’s business lines.

What you'll need

• A strong analytical mindset, intellectual curiosity, and a sense of ownership to drive audits and initiatives independently
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in internal audit, external audit, or risk advisory
• Experience in Big 4 firms (in Internal Audit, Risk Advisory, or Technology Risk) or in a tech-driven or regional enterprise is highly preferred

What we’ll provide you

We offer colleagues the opportunity to drive impact in the region while they learn and grow. As a full time Careem colleague, you will be able to:

• Work and learn from great minds by joining a community of inspiring colleagues.
• Put your passion to work in a purposeful organisation dedicated to creating impact in a region with a lot of untapped potential.
• Explore new opportunities to learn and grow every day.
• Work 4 days a week in office & 1 day from home, and remotely from any country in the world for 30 days a year with unlimited vacation days per year. (If you are in an individual contributor role in tech, you will have 2 office days a week and 3 to work from home.)
• Access to healthcare benefits and fitness reimbursements for health activities including gym, health club, and training classes.