Senior Consultant | Internal Audit - Arabic Speaking | Business Risk Services

About Us

Grant Thornton UAE is a leading professional services firm, providing audit and assurance, tax and advisory services across multiple industries. We have served public and private sector clients in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for almost 60 years and are committed to delivering quality and excellence driven by fresh thinking, diverse perspectives and a personalised approach. Grant Thornton UAE is part of a global network of independent firms with over 76,000 professionals across 150 markets.

We're driven by a purpose of shaping the world we live in, grounded in trust, integrity and the belief that dynamic businesses and thriving communities go hand in hand. By living our purpose and focusing on quality in everything we do, we strive to be the go-to firm for growth.

At Grant Thornton UAE, our people drive our impact. With over 50 nationalities represented across our teams, we’re proud to foster a culture that celebrates diversity, empowers individuals and delivers meaningful outcomes for our clients and communities. Our unique environment combines the opportunities of a major global organisation with the connection and collaboration of a close‑knit firm.

Here, you can widen your opportunities. Be inspired. Be challenged. Be yourself. Here, you can.

Service Line Overview

Our Advisory practice helps organisations solve their most critical challenges across strategy, operations, risk, and technology. We work with clients to improve performance, manage uncertainty, and unlock sustainable growth. Our multidisciplinary teams combine deep technical expertise with commercial insight, delivering solutions across Business Advisory, Financial Advisory, Mergers & Acquisitions / Transaction Advisory and Technology & Digital Advisory.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end internal audit engagements, from planning and process understanding through fieldwork, reporting and follow-up
• Conduct process walkthroughs and develop a clear understanding of the process, key risks and existing controls
• Prepare Risk and Control Matrices (RCMs), audit programs, process documentation and working papers
• Perform control design assessments and testing of operating effectiveness, ensuring conclusions are appropriately supported by evidence
• Identify control gaps, underlying root causes and associated risks, and develop practical and value-adding recommendations
• Draft high-quality audit observations and reports, including the condition, risk/impact, root cause and recommendation
• Lead day-to-day interactions with client stakeholders, including walkthroughs, information requests, discussion and validation of findings, and closing discussions
• Manage the audit against agreed scope, timelines and deliverables, escalating significant issues where appropriate
• Present and discuss audit findings with process owners and support the agreement of management actions and implementation timelines
• Execute follow-up reviews to assess the implementation of agreed management actions
• Review and supervise work performed by junior team members, providing guidance and ensuring the quality and completeness of audit documentation
• Support other risk, governance and advisory engagements as required
• Apply the IIA Global Internal Audit Standards, relevant regulatory requirements and the client’s internal audit methodology throughout the engagement

Success Criteria

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Risk Management, or a related field
• 5+ years of relevant Internal Audit experience, preferably within the UAE
• Professional qualification such as CIA, ACCA, CPA, or CISA qualification is highly preferred
• Strong experience in executing internal audit engagements, including planning, risk assessment, fieldwork, documentation, issue development, and report drafting
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify control gaps and develop practical recommendations
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Excellent written and spoken in Arabic and English

Our Values

We’re looking for people who connect with and live our CLEARR values. These values shape how we work with our clients, support one another and contribute to the communities we serve.

ü Collaboration – Ask for help, give help – we work well together

ü Leadership – Have courage and inspire others – we challenge each other to be the best we can be

ü Excellence – Find a better way every time – we never get complacent

ü Agility – Think broadly, act quickly – we thrive in change

ü Responsibility – Use influence wisely – we own our actions

ü Respect – Listen and understand, be forthright – we create honest relationships

Our Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package, flexible work arrangements, professional development support, and a range of wellbeing and community initiatives—designed to help you thrive personally and professionally.