Transformation Specialist Internal Audit Global Leading Investment Firm Abu Dhabi UAE

PER; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

PER is recruiting a Transformation Specialist to lead modernization of GA&A operations in a data-driven, technology-enabled environment. You will redesign processes, embed automation, and develop dashboards to empower senior stakeholders with insights.

The role focuses on budgeting/forecasting automation, performance reporting, and implementing scalable, well-governed analytics across audit and finance. Collaboration across audit, finance and technology is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in process redesign, automation, or business transformation, ideally within audit or finance.
• Experience developing dashboards or working with BI and reporting tools is a plus.
• Strong communication skills to engage senior stakeholders and translate requirements into scalable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead transformation initiatives to modernise GA&A operations.
• Design and implement dashboards and reporting solutions to drive data-driven decisions.
• Embed automation to reduce manual effort and improve efficiency across the function.
• Support development and optimisation of Audit Management System.
• Drive adoption of AI, automation, and analytics initiatives across GA&A.

Skills

Process redesign

Automation

Business transformation

Data analysis

BI & reporting tools

Stakeholder engagement

Lean Six Sigma (adv)

Education

Lean Six Sigma (cert)

Tools

BI/Reporting tools

Job description

Job Description:

About our client

Our client is a global leading global investment organisation, recognised for its strong track record in innovation, excellence, and long-term value creation. As part of its ongoing evolution, the firm’s Group Audit & Assurance (GA&A) function is undergoing a significant transformation to become more data-driven, technology-enabled, and insight-led. As a result of this, the firm is seeking to hire a Transformation Specialist to play a key role in this journey, driving operational excellence, automation, and continuous improvement across the function.

What the job involves

This is a high-impact transformation role focused on modernising GA&A operations. Within the role, you will work closely with senior stakeholders to redesign processes, embed automation, and enhance data-driven decision-making across the function.

• Leading the enhancement and automation of budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance
• Designing and implementing dashboards and reporting solutions
• Identifying and delivering process improvements to reduce manual effort and increase efficiency
• Supporting the development and optimisation of the Audit Management System
• Driving the adoption of AI, automation, and analytics initiatives
• Partnering with stakeholders across audit, finance, and technology to embed sustainable data governance and reporting practices
• Contributing to broader strategic initiatives

Who we are looking for

• Proven experience in process redesign, automation, or business transformation, ideally within audit or finance
• Experience working within investment management would be advantageous
• Strong analytical capabilities, with experience in financial analysis, performance reporting, or management information
• Experience developing dashboards or working with BI and reporting tools
• Ability to translate business requirements into practical, scalable, and well-controlled solutions
• Exposure to audit systems or GRC platforms
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders
• Professional qualification in Lean Six Sigma would be advantageous

Requirements: