About the Role
A career within Risk Consulting services offers the chance to deeply understand an organization’s objectives, regulatory and risk management environment, and the diverse needs of critical stakeholders. The purpose of the Risk Consulting practice is to build trust in society and address significant problems. This practice focuses on assisting organizations in reviewing and strengthening all facets of their business, from people to performance, systems to strategy, and business planning to resilience.
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Responsibilities
As a Senior Associate, you will report to Managers and higher grades, collaborating within a team of problem solvers to address complex business issues from strategy to execution. Your duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Leveraging your skills and experience to become a trusted advisor to clients on risk and internal controls.
- Collaborating with diverse teams from planning through to the completion phase of audits, ensuring adherence to timelines and internal KPIs.
- Working with clients to enhance their internal control maturity and mitigate risks by developing audit and risk management strategies.
- Identifying key risks and defining audit methodologies and process improvements based on an understanding of clients’ goals, risk environments, and regulatory frameworks.
- Building and maintaining meaningful relationships with clients, while researching and identifying opportunities for new or existing clients.
- Developing internal and external relationships, reflecting the organization's values when working in diverse teams.
- Managing engagement budgets and maintaining economic oversight.
- Leading team communications with clients and stakeholders; assisting clients in navigating evolving risks by executing test plans and identifying control improvements.
- Providing on-ground support for planning and implementing clients’ Internal Audit Plans.
- Conducting compliance, financial, and operational audits.
- Testing internal controls for design adequacy and operational effectiveness.
- Drafting audit findings, impacts, potential risks, and recommendations.
- Innovating and enhancing service offerings related to internal audit, risks, and controls.
- Planning and executing engagements effectively to achieve completion within budget and time constraints.
- Assisting clients in developing their internal audit and control functions.
- Evaluating business functions, gathering information, and assessing output requirements.
- Reviewing and mentoring associates, providing coaching and constructive feedback.
- Ensuring compliance with quality and independence standards.
- Commitment to continuous education and digital upskilling.
- Performing necessary procedures to support the issuance of assurance deliverables.
What You Will Bring
You are ambitious and actively seek opportunities for growth and development. You also possess the following characteristics:
- A degree in Accounting, Finance, Risk Management, Governance, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Completion or pursuit of a professional qualification such as CIA, CPA, CRMA, CFE, CGRCP, PMP, or CMA is advantageous.
- Progressively responsible experience at the Senior Associate level or at least 3-6 years in internal audit, preferably within a Big 4 professional services firm.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills conducive to thriving in a teamwork environment.
- Strong report writing and analytical skills.
- Bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English (oral and written).
- Skills in business development and client relationship management.
- Willingness to challenge established norms and foster a cohesive team environment.
- Strong technical knowledge with the ability to research, present alternatives, and draw conclusions for clients and management.
- A background in governance, risk management, and compliance, with a current understanding of business challenges and influencing client discussions.
- Experience in assessing and testing the design and effectiveness of business controls.
- Project management skills, with the capability to lead engagements from start to finish while collaborating directly with partners and managers.
- Familiarity with audit technologies and experience using data analytics tools is an asset.
- A commitment to valuing diversity and collaborating with people from varied backgrounds and perspectives.
- Willingness to travel frequently within the Middle East and internationally, as project demands dictate.
