Senior Internal Auditor - Risk, Controls & Compliance

CS & Clarks; Dubai; On-site; AED 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth opportunities

Supportive and collaborative culture

Meaningful projects

Job summary

CS & Clarks in Dubai, UAE, seeks an experienced Internal Auditor to plan and execute audits across finance, operations, and compliance. You will assess controls, identify risks, and report findings with practical recommendations.

Join a team focused on governance, risk mitigation, and process improvement in a dynamic consultancy setting. Relevant CIA/ACCA/CPA/CISA certifications are beneficial, with growth opportunities in a culturally diverse environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Typically 3–5 years of experience in internal auditing, external auditing, risk management, or compliance.
• Professional certifications such as CIA, ACCA, CPA, or CISA are advantageous.
• Knowledge of internal control frameworks, risk assessment methodologies, and auditing standards.
• Experience reviewing financial statements, business processes, and operational procedures.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, accounting software, and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong understanding of applicable regulatory and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct audits of financial, operational, and administrative activities to assess compliance, accuracy, and effectiveness.
• Identify potential risks, control weaknesses, and areas of exposure across business operations.
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, procedures, and policies.
• Verify adherence to applicable laws, regulations, industry standards, and internal company policies.
• Examine financial records, transactions, accounting procedures, and supporting documentation to identify discrepancies or irregularities.
• Assess business processes to reduce costs and improve productivity.
• Prepare detailed audit reports outlining findings, risk exposure, control deficiencies, and practical recommendations.
• Follow up with departments to implement audit recommendations within agreed timelines.
• Identify indicators of fraud, misappropriation, conflicts of interest, and other irregularities.
• Collaborate with department heads and management to improve governance, accountability, and risk mitigation.
• Maintain audit working papers, evidence, and reports per standards.
• Recommend improvements to internal procedures, policies, and control frameworks.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Risk assessment

Internal controls

Financial auditing

Operational auditing

Report writing

Communication

Ethics

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

3–5 years of internal/external auditing experience

Tools

ERP systems

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

CS & Clarks in Dubai, UAE, seeks an experienced Internal Auditor to plan and execute audits across finance, operations, and compliance. You will assess controls, identify risks, and report findings with practical recommendations.

Join a team focused on governance, risk mitigation, and process improvement in a dynamic consultancy setting. Relevant CIA/ACCA/CPA/CISA certifications are beneficial, with growth opportunities in a culturally diverse environment.