Senior Internal Auditor & Risk Assurance (Dubai)

TestHiring; Dubai; On-site; AED 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TestHiring in Dubai is seeking a Risk & Internal Senior Auditor to lead risk assessments, design audit plans, and evaluate internal controls across departments. The role emphasizes rigorous analysis, clear reporting, and collaboration with senior stakeholders to strengthen governance and risk management.

Qualified candidates should hold CIA or CPA certification with 5–7 years of internal audit or risk management experience and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• CIA or CPA certification or equivalent.
• 5-7 years experience in internal audit or risk management.
• Knowledge of audit frameworks and risk assessment methodologies.
• Strong analytical and detail-oriented thinking.
• Excellent written and verbal communication to present findings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and prioritize threats to the organization.
• Develop and implement audit plans to assess governance, internal controls, and risk management.
• Perform operational, financial, and compliance audits across departments.
• Evaluate internal control design and effectiveness, recommending improvements.
• Prepare clear audit reports for executive leadership and audit committees.
• Provide actionable risk mitigation strategies and assurance to management.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

CIA or CPA certification

Tools

Audit frameworks

Internal controls

Job description

Risk & Internal Senior Auditor in Dubai
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and prioritize potential threats to the organization.
Develop and implement audit plans to assess internal control systems governance and risk management.
Perform operational financial and compliance audits across departments.
Evaluate internal control design and effectiveness recommending improvements where needed.
Provide actionable risk mitigation strategies and support management with compliance assurance.
Compile clear concise and professional audit reports for executive leadership and audit committees.
Skills & Qualifications:
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent professional certification.
Minimum 5 7 years experience in internal audit risk management or a similar field.
In-depth knowledge of audit frameworks internal controls and risk assessment methodologies.
Analytical thinker with strong attention to detail and the ability to evaluate complex business risks.
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal to present findings to senior stakeholders.