Senior Internal Auditor — Forensic & Risk Assurance (Dubai)

Tanqeeb; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb, a multinational financial services organization in Dubai, seeks an experienced Internal Auditor to conduct internal audits, evaluate controls, and support investigations. You will plan audits across functions, identify risks, and deliver clear reports with recommendations.

Required are 4–8 years in audit, Big 4 exposure preferred, and strong Excel/ERP/data analytics skills. Fluency in English and high integrity are essential. The role is based in Dubai.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 4–8 years of experience in internal audit, external audit, risk advisory, forensic audit, or financial controls, preferably with a Big 4 background and exposure to complex or international business environments.
• Hands-on exposure to forensic audit, fraud investigation, or financial irregularity investigations is a strong advantage.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial controls, audit methodologies, fraud risks, and risk management.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify red flags, anomalies, suspicious transactions, control weaknesses, and potential financial misconduct.
• Experience conducting end-to-end audits, including planning, fieldwork, reporting, and remediation follow-up.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP systems, data analytics, or forensic analysis tools is an advantage.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, professional skepticism, attention to detail, and independent judgment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute audits across functions and entities.
• Review financial processes, records, and documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Evaluate internal controls, risk management, and governance.
• Identify control weaknesses, risks, and potential misconduct.
• Support forensic audits and investigations into suspected fraud.
• Perform transaction testing and data analysis to detect anomalies.
• Conduct root-cause analysis and assess impact of irregularities.
• Gather and document evidence for investigations with confidentiality.
• Develop risk-based audit plans.
• Prepare clear audit reports with findings and recommendations.
• Discuss findings with stakeholders and agree on corrective actions.
• Track remediation and follow-up on recommendations.
• Review policies, SOPs, and internal control frameworks.
• Collaborate with Finance, Legal, Compliance on audit matters.
• Support continuous improvement of internal audit and risk frameworks.

Skills

Analytical skills

English communication

Attention to detail

Integrity and confidentiality

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Auditing/Business Administration

Professional qualifications toward CIA/ACCA/CPA/CA/CFE/CISA (preferred)

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Forensic analysis tools

Job description

Tanqeeb, a multinational financial services organization in Dubai, seeks an experienced Internal Auditor to conduct internal audits, evaluate controls, and support investigations. You will plan audits across functions, identify risks, and deliver clear reports with recommendations.

Required are 4–8 years in audit, Big 4 exposure preferred, and strong Excel/ERP/data analytics skills. Fluency in English and high integrity are essential. The role is based in Dubai.