Senior Consultant - Internal Controls and Governance

About the role

In EY’s Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) team, the Senior Consultant will help clients in Dubai design and improve internal controls, IT governance and risk management to strengthen financial reporting and corporate resilience.

Key responsibilities

• Lead engagements focused on IT risk assessments, controls design and governance frameworks aligned with ICFR and SOX requirements.
• Evaluate IT systems such as ERP and reporting platforms to identify risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Develop risk control matrices, risk registers and audit‑ready documentation for IT environments.
• Advise clients on business continuity, disaster recovery planning and data integrity controls.
• Collaborate with finance teams to assess the impact of emerging technologies (AI, blockchain) on financial outcomes.
• Mentor junior staff on IT audit methodologies and compliance standards.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or related field.
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CRISC or ISO 27001 Lead Auditor (ACCA/CIA/CRMA a plus).
• Experience in a Big 4 or consulting environment performing IT audits, risk assessments and designing IT governance frameworks.
• Fluent English; Arabic proficiency preferred.

Required skills

• Deep knowledge of IT General Controls (ITGCs) and IT Application Controls (ITACs).
• Familiarity with COSO, COBIT and ISO 27001 standards.
• Risk assessment, risk control matrix and control testing expertise.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills; experience with Power BI, Tableau, SAP or Oracle ERP systems.
• Understanding of GRC platforms and emerging technologies.

What we offer

• Competitive performance‑based compensation.
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
• Transformative leadership coaching and a diverse, inclusive culture.