About the Role
In this dynamic position, you will be part of the Risk Consulting team, helping organizations strengthen their resilience and build trust through end-to-end advisory solutions. Your work will involve aligning client objectives with regulatory requirements, mitigating risks, and addressing the needs of critical stakeholders. The Risk Consulting practice encompasses a broad spectrum of services, including Internal Audit, Enterprise Risk Management, Governance, Policies and Procedures, Internal Control over Financial Reporting, Process Intelligence and Compliance, and Technology Risk and Cybersecurity. Here, risk management meets business transformation, backed by insight and purpose.
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How You’ll Contribute
As a Senior Associate within Risk, you will work closely with a team of problem solvers to tackle complex business issues from strategy through execution. Your responsibilities will include:
- Leveraging your skills and experience to act as a trusted advisor on risk and internal controls.
- Engaging with diverse teams throughout the audit process, from planning to completion, and ensuring alignment with timelines and internal KPIs.
- Collaborating with clients to enhance their internal control maturity by developing internal audit and risk management strategies.
- Identifying key risks, defining audit methodologies, and facilitating process improvements based on an understanding of client objectives, risks, control frameworks, systems, and regulatory environments.
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships while identifying new opportunities.
- Managing the engagement budget and economics as well as team dynamics and communication with clients.
- Developing and executing test plans to assess control effectiveness, reporting findings back to clients in impactful ways.
- Providing support for the planning and execution of clients’ Internal Audit Plans, notably in compliance, financial, and operational audits.
- Drafting audit findings, detailing impacts, potential risks, and providing recommendations.
- Innovating and enhancing service offerings related to internal audit, risk, and controls.
- Ensuring projects are completed efficiently within budgeted time and costs.
- Supporting clients in enhancing their internal audit and internal control functions.
- Gathering information, evaluating business functions, and studying output requirements.
- Training and mentoring associate levels through constructive feedback.
- Ensuring compliance with quality and independence standards.
- Committing to continuous professional education and digital upskilling.
- Performing additional procedures as necessary to support assurance deliverables.
What Will You Bring?
The ideal candidate is ambitious, recognizes opportunities for growth, and possesses the following qualifications:
- A degree in Accounting, Finance, Risk Management, Governance, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- Professional qualifications such as CIA, CPA, CRMA, CFE, CGRCP, PMP, or CMA are advantageous.
- A minimum of 3-6 years of progressive experience at the Senior Associate level or in internal audit, preferably within one of the Big Four professional services firms.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills conducive to thriving in teamwork.
- Strong analytical and report writing skills.
- Bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English (both oral and written).
- Business development and client relationship-building capabilities.
- A willingness to challenge the norms and foster cohesive team dynamics.
- Demonstrable technical knowledge and research aptitude to present alternatives and conclusions effectively.
- A background in governance, risk management, and compliance, with a current understanding of business challenges.
- Experience in assessing and testing the design and effectiveness of business controls.
- Project management skills, overseeing engagements from start to finish, working directly with partners and managers.
- Familiarity with audit technologies and experience with Data Analytics tools are a plus.
- A commitment to valuing diversity and collaborating with diverse perspectives.
- Willingness to travel frequently within the Middle East and globally as required by projects.
How You’ll Make a Difference
At the company, all team members are expected to embody the skills and behaviors of The Company Professional framework, helping deliver on the strategic objectives while fostering leadership development at every level.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
At the company, you won’t just find a job—you’ll build a meaningful career enriched with competitive compensation and benefits that foster your growth and well-being. Enjoy access to continuous learning, digital upskilling, and a collaborative atmosphere that prioritizes innovation, mentorship, and diversity. Ready to make an impact? Unlock new value by applying your unique talents and perspective. Your growth potential here is enormous.
