Senior Internal Auditor

confidential; Manama; On-site; BHD 12,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Deloitte Bahrain seeks an experienced internal audit professional to support the planning and execution of risk-based audits across functions and entities. You will perform fieldwork, identify control gaps, and craft practical recommendations in line with IIA standards.

Collaborate with IT and Cyber Security teams, prepare working papers, and contribute to governance, risk, and compliance activities while communicating findings clearly to leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in internal audit.
• Holding or pursuing CIA, CISA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of risk-based auditing per IIA/IPPF standards.
• Good written and verbal English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and execution of risk-based internal audits across functions and entities.
• Perform fieldwork, identify control gaps, root causes, and improvements, and develop recommendations.
• Conduct special reviews, investigations, and ad hoc assignments.
• Prepare and maintain high-quality working papers per IIA Deloitte methodology.
• Assist in developing audit deliverables including audit programs, RACMs, reports, and follow-up trackers.
• Participate in audit closing meetings and support action-plan tracking.
• Coordinate with IT and Cyber Security teams.

Skills

Internal audit

Risk assessment

Audit planning

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/business

Tools

IIA standards

IPPF

Job description

Position summary

Location: Bahrain

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, 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, and ad hoc assignments requested by leadership.
• Prepare and maintain high-quality working papers in line with IIA standards, Deloitte methodology, and documentation requirements.
• Assist in developing audit deliverables including:
  • Audit programs and test plans
  • Risk & Control Matrices (RACMs)
  • 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 reports and monthly status reports for leadership including NSE.
• Coordinate with other specialised teams involved in the fieldwork, such as 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 concepts aligned with IIA standards/IPPF.
• Good knowledge of internal controls including controls design and operating effectiveness.
• Understanding of risk assessment, audit planning, scoping, and sampling approach.
• Internal audit report writing skills and understanding of rating methodology.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English are mandatory.