Manager, Internal Audit (Arabic Speaking) - Business Risk Services

About the role

Grant Thornton UAE, a professional services firm offering audit and assurance, tax and advisory services, is hiring an Arabic-speaking manager for its Business Risk Services line. The role leads a portfolio of internal audit, risk and compliance engagements, manages client relationships and oversees a team of junior colleagues.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of client relationships, ensuring satisfaction and retention
• Lead risk, compliance and audit engagements from planning to close-out
• Act as fieldwork lead, overseeing teams and deliverables
• Monitor WIP, billing and collections to minimise write-offs and aged debtors
• Contribute to the training and development of execution team members
• Identify client needs and cross-sell relevant services
• Contribute to proposals and leverage the firm's global network for better delivery
• Oversee project delivery and practice management, and ensure quality control and team review across engagements

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 7 to 10+ years of related experience in Internal Audit or Risk Management within a consulting firm in the UAE, including at least 2 years managing independent teams
• Qualified level professional certification (CIA, CISA, CRMA)
• Industry knowledge of UAE government, semi-government and private sector sectors such as asset management, capital projects, family offices, property management and education
• Strong written and spoken English and Arabic; Arabic is mandatory
• Ability to work additional hours and travel to client sites

Required skills

• Experience delivering and managing a portfolio of internal audits while leading a team of juniors
• Use of data analytics tools with a track record of success
• Process-oriented, organised, detail-focused and analytical