Senior Internal Auditor

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Job summary

Deloitte is seeking an experienced Senior Internal Auditor to join our Risk & Assurance team in the Middle East. You will support planning, fieldwork, and reporting across multiple business functions, ensuring robust internal controls and risk management.

The role requires at least 5 years of internal audit experience, a relevant degree, and strong English communication. A professional qualification (CIA/CISA/ACCA/CPA) is an advantage. Collaboration with IT and Cyber teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business is essential.
• Minimum 5 years of internal audit experience.
• Holding or working towards CIA, CISA, ACCA or CPA is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of Internal Audit principles and IPPF/IIA standards.
• Knowledge of internal controls and risk assessment processes.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and execution of risk-based internal audits across functions, service lines, and entities.
• Perform audit fieldwork, identify control gaps, root causes and improvement opportunities with actionable recommendations.
• Conduct special reviews, investigations, or ad hoc assignments requested by leadership.
• Prepare and maintain high-quality working papers per IIA standards and Deloitte methodology.
• Produce observation memos and audit reports; track and report progress.
• Follow up on management action plan and governance-related activities across DME.
• Coordinate with IT and Cyber security teams during fieldwork.

Skills

Internal audit principles

Risk-based auditing

English proficiency

Stakeholder engagement

Audit documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business

CIA/CISA/ACCA/CPA qualification (advantage)

Job description

About Deloitte: When you work for us, you commit to a career at one of the largest and most prestigious professional services firms in the world. We have received numerous awards over the last few years, including Best Employer in the Middle East, and Best Consulting Firm, and the Middle East Training & Development Excellence Award.

Our Purpose

Deloitte makes an impact that matters. Every day we challenge ourselves to do what matters most—for clients, for our people, and for society. We serve clients distinctively, bringing innovative insights, solving complex challenges and unlocking sustainable growth. We inspire our talented professionals to deliver outstanding value to clients, providing an exceptional career experience and an inclusive and collaborative culture. We contribute to society, building confidence and trust in the markets, upholding the integrity of organizations and supporting our communities.

Our shared values guide the way we behave to make a positive, enduring impact:

• Lead the way
• Serve with integrity
• Take care of each other
• Foster inclusion
• Collaborate for measurable impact

Key responsibilities

• Support the planning and execution of risk-based internal audits across business functions, service lines, and legal entities within DME.
• Perform audit fieldwork and identify control gaps, root causes, and improvement opportunities, and develop practical and value-adding recommendations.
• Conduct special reviews / investigations / ad hoc assignments requested by leadership.
• Prepare and maintain high-quality working papers in line with IIA standards, Deloitte methodology and documentation requirements.
• Observation memos and audit reports
• Follow up tracker and reports
• Participate in audit closing meetings with stakeholders and support management action plan follow-up and tracking.
• Assist in supporting governance and compliance-related activities as required, including policies, procedures, and process documentation across DME.
• Prepare weekly status report and monthly status report for leadership including NSE.
• Coordinate with other specialised teams involved in the fieldwork (i.e IT and Cyber security).

Leadership capabilities

• Builds own understanding of our purpose and values; explores opportunities for impact.
• Demonstrates strong commitment to personal learning and development; acts as a brand ambassador to help attract top talent.
• Understands expectations and demonstrates personal accountability for keeping performance on track.
• Actively focuses on developing effective communication and relationship-building skills.
• Understands how their daily work contributes to the priorities of the team and the business.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience.
• A Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field is essential.
• Holding, or working towards, a professional qualification such as CIA, CISA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of Internal Audit principles and methodology, including risk-based auditing concept aligned with IIA standards/ IPPF.
• Good knowledge of internal controls including controls design and operating effectiveness.
• Understanding of risk assessment, audit planning, scoping, sampling approach.
• Internal Audit report writing skills and understanding of rating methodology.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English is mandatory.