Senior Consultant | Internal Audit - Arabic Speaking | Business Risk Services
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About the Role
Grant Thornton is seeking a Senior Consultant for its Business Risk Services team in Abu Dhabi. The role involves executing internal audit and risk management assignments, preparing reports, and supervising junior colleagues.
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Responsibilities
- Prepare draft terms of reference/audit planning document prior to meeting the client
- Prepare business proposals and ensure timely submission to the line manager
- Execute financial risk management assignments independently in Financial Services sector
- Conduct current state assessment, gap analysis and Target Operating Model design
- Produce close out documentation and contribute to close out meetings with the client
- Plan and supervise audits assigned to junior colleagues
- Prepare reports and presentations for assigned projects
- Assist in Financial Management including billing and income collection
Requirements
- 3+ years of work experience in Internal Audit / Risk Management within a top international consulting firm
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting or finance
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills in English and Arabic
- Qualified level candidate of professional qualification or pursuing (CIA, ACCA, CA, OR CRMA) preferred
- Strong working knowledge of data analytics tools and techniques
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Job Description
- We’re a large and growing professional services firm that still feels like a community.
- As a Senior Consultant, you’ll empower the team, deliver excellence, lead the way in shaping strategies and exceeding client expectations.
About the Business Risk Services Line
- Discover tailored risk solutions with our BRS team. From proactive risk detection to optimizing internal controls, we empower your organization with strategies that drive efficiency and safeguard against threats.
Responsibilities
- Preparing draft terms of reference/audit planning document prior to meeting the client whilst ensuring any revisions are processed
- Preparing business proposals and ensure timely submission to the line manager
- Preparing fieldwork as applicable to review
- Executing financial risk management assignments independently in Financial Services sector such as capital, liquidity, credit and market risk, stress testing, internal risk models, data management and risk reporting
- Conducting current state assessment, gap analysis and Target Operating Model design
- Building and implementation pertaining to Risk reporting related processes such as assessing Risk management policies, procedures and standards and develop/update them as required
- Producing close out documentation and contributes to close out meetings with the client
- Responsible for building and maintaining good working relationships with all clients and colleagues
- Field management responsibilities including completing file reviews and preparing reports for review by assistant manager and engagement manager
- Planning and supervision of audits assigned to junior colleagues, including leading planning and exit meetings
- Preparing reports and presentations for assigned projects
- Formulating recommendations and solutions with attention to a client’s wishes, capabilities and limitations forming concise reports
Requirements
- 3+ years of work experience in Internal Audit / Risk Management within a top international consulting firm
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting or finance is essential
- Qualified level candidate of professional qualification or pursuing (CIA, ACCA, CA, OR CRMA) is preferred
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills in English and Arabic are mandatory
- Strong working knowledge of data analytics tools and techniques to analyze large datasets, and detect anomalies
- Excellent interpersonal skills, able to work to tight deadlines, self motivated and detail–focused
Job Details
- Job Title: Senior Consultant | Internal Audit Arabic Speaking | Business Risk Services
- Job Country: United Arab Emirates
- Job City: Abu Dhabi
- Job Role: Business Advisory
- Employment Status: Full time
- Employment Type: Permanent
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