Senior Risk Advisory Consultant

Corporate Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Corporate Group in Dubai UAE seeks a Senior Consultant in Risk Advisory to lead ERM, ICoFR and SOX engagements for financial services clients. You will supervise juniors, manage client relationships, and report to management on risk and control findings.

The role blends hands-on fieldwork with risk assessment, control design and testing, and communication to audit committees. Strong IFRS knowledge and COSO/ISO 31000 experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Commerce, Finance, or a related field.
• 5 years in risk advisory, internal audit, or ICoFR/SOX in a consulting or professional services firm.
• Hands-on experience with ERM (COSO, ISO 31000) and ICoFR/SOX testing methodology.
• Strong working knowledge of IFRS; experience with UAE insurance or banking clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead ERM and risk assessments across engagements.
• Design and implement ERM frameworks and risk registers.
• Lead ICoFR and SOX engagements from end-to-end testing to remediation.
• Plan and execute internal audits with clear evidence-based reports.
• Advise clients on control and governance implications of accounting policy changes under IFRS.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and supervise junior staff.
• Present findings to boards and audit committees alongside senior team members.

Skills

ERM

ICoFR/SOX

Internal audit

Risk assessment

COSO

ISO 31000

IFRS

Data analysis

Communication

Tableau

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Job Description Senior Consultant Risk Advisory ERM ICoFR SOX

Department Risk Advisory

Location Dubai UAE

Reports to Manager Associate Director Risk Advisory

Employment type Full-timeRole SummaryThe Senior Consultant leads delivery of enterprise risk management internal controls over financial reporting ICoFR SOX and risk-based internal audit engagements primarily for insurance banking and financial services clients in the UAE The role combines hands-on fieldwork with supervision of junior staff direct client contact and reporting to management and audit committees

Key Responsibilities

• ERM and risk assessment
• Design and implement ERM frameworks including risk registers risk appetite statements and escalation protocols aligned with regulatory expectationsRun risk assessments across finance operations procurement and IT and deliver risk-rated findings with practical recommendations
• ICoFR and SOX
• Lead ICoFR and SOX engagements document end-to-end processes identify key controls and map financial reporting risks to controlsDesign test plans and perform walkthroughs design and operating effectiveness testing and sample-based testingReport control deficiencies to audit committees and senior management and track remediation to closure
• Internal audit
• Plan and execute risk-based internal audits across diverse sectorsProduce clear evidence-based reports with prioritised remediation actionsSupport special reviews and forensic-style investigations where required
• Financial reporting and compliance
• Advise clients on the control and governance implications of accounting policy changes under IFRSSupport remediation of financial reporting deficiencies and regulatory compliance reviews
• Engagement and team management
• Manage engagement scope budget and timelines and flag risks early to the ManagerCoordinate cross-functional teams of auditors risk specialists and subject matter expertsSupervise and coach junior staff on testing methodology workpaper quality and client communication
• Client and business development
• Maintain strong relationships with client management and present findings to boards and audit committees alongside senior team membersContribute to proposals and identify follow-on advisory opportunities

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Commerce, Finance, or a related field
• 5 years in risk advisory, internal audit, or ICoFR/SOX work, with a consulting or professional services firm
• Hands-on experience with ERM (COSO, ISO 31000) and ICoFR/SOX testing methodology
• Strong working knowledge of IFRS
• Experience with UAE insurance or banking clients
• Strong analytical, report-writing, and presentation skills
• Advanced Excel; experience with data visualisation tools (Tableau or Power BI) is a plus

Preferred

• Professional qualification such as CA, ACCA, CPA, CIA, CRISC, or CFA (completed or in progress)
• Experience with UAE regulators (Central Bank of the UAE, Insurance Authority requirements, DIFC, ADGM)
• Exposure to sectors such as real estate, infrastructure, hospitality, healthcare, and consumer and retail
• Experience with forensic or investigative work
• Knowledge of sustainability reporting standards (e.g., GRI)

Core Competencies

• Professional judgment and skepticism
• Attention to detail and quality
• Clear communication with senior stakeholders
• Ownership and ability to run multiple engagements
• Coaching and team leadership