Associate – Risk Advisory / Internal Audit

RSM Kuwait; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 10,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM Kuwait is seeking a motivated Associate to join our Risk Advisory / Internal Audit team in Kuwait City. The role involves supporting internal audit and risk advisory engagements, performing control and process reviews, documenting findings, and assisting engagement teams across client assignments.

This position provides hands-on exposure to internal audit, risk management, business processes, and internal controls, with opportunities to develop strong technical and professional competencies

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• CIA/ACCA/CPA certification (completed or in progress) is an advantage.
• Strong English communication skills; Arabic is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist in executing internal audit and risk advisory procedures as directed by seniors and engagement teams.
• Support reviews of business processes, internal controls, and risk management practices.
• Assist in identifying control gaps, process weaknesses, and potential areas of risk.
• Obtain, review, and document relevant information and supporting evidence.
• Prepare clear and accurate working papers and engagement documentation.
• Support the identification and documentation of audit findings and recommendations.
• Complete assigned tasks accurately and within agreed timelines.
• Develop effective working relationships with client teams and operational management.
• Support engagement teams in day-to-day internal audit and advisory activities.
• Understand business processes and the context of assigned areas within the overall engagement scope.
• Participate in client discussions, walkthroughs, and information-gathering activities as required.
• Support preparation of reports and other engagement deliverables.
• Adhere to firm policies, professional standards, internal audit methodology, and code of conduct.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional standards when handling client information.
• Ensure timely completion of timesheets and other administrative requirements.
• Maintain quality and consistency across all assigned engagement work.
• Actively participate in training programs and on-the-job learning opportunities.
• Develop knowledge of internal audit, risk management, internal controls, and business processes.
• Stay updated on relevant internal audit, risk, governance, and regulatory developments.
• Apply knowledge gained through training to day-to-day engagement activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

CIA / ACCA / CPA (completed or in progress)

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

We are seeking a motivated Associate to join our Risk Advisory / Internal Audit team. The role involves supporting internal audit and risk advisory engagements, performing control and process reviews, documenting findings, and assisting engagement teams across various client assignments.

This position provides hands-on exposure to internal audit, risk management, business processes, and internal controls, with opportunities to develop strong technical and professional competencies under the guidance of senior team members.

Internal Audit & Risk Advisory

• Assist in executing internal audit and risk advisory procedures as directed by seniors and engagement teams.
• Support reviews of business processes, internal controls, and risk management practices.
• Assist in identifying control gaps, process weaknesses, and potential areas of risk.
• Obtain, review, and document relevant information and supporting evidence.
• Prepare clear and accurate working papers and engagement documentation.
• Support the identification and documentation of audit findings and recommendations.
• Complete assigned tasks accurately and within agreed timelines.

Client & Engagement Support

• Develop effective working relationships with client teams and operational management.
• Support engagement teams in day-to-day internal audit and advisory activities.
• Understand business processes and the context of assigned areas within the overall engagement scope.
• Participate in client discussions, walkthroughs, and information-gathering activities as required.
• Support preparation of reports and other engagement deliverables.

Professional Conduct & Compliance

• Adhere to firm policies, professional standards, internal audit methodology, and code of conduct.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional standards when handling client information.
• Ensure timely completion of timesheets and other administrative requirements.
• Maintain quality and consistency across all assigned engagement work.

Learning & Development

• Actively participate in training programs and on-the-job learning opportunities.
• Develop knowledge of internal audit, risk management, internal controls, and business processes.
• Stay updated on relevant internal audit, risk, governance, and regulatory developments.
• Apply knowledge gained through training to day-to-day engagement activities.

Key Success Factors:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
• Basic understanding of business processes, risk, and internal controls.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to understand processes and identify potential control or risk areas.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks within deadlines while maintaining quality standards.

Education & Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• CIA / ACCA / CPA (completed or in progress) is an advantage.
• Strong English communication skills; Arabic is an advantage.

Experience

• Fresh graduates with strong academic performance are encouraged to apply.
• 0–1 year of experience in internal audit, risk advisory, audit, accounting, or a related field is preferred.
• Exposure to internal controls, process reviews, risk assessment, or internal audit is an advantage.