Senior Risk Advisory Consultant

Job Description

Senior Consultant, Risk Advisory (ERM, ICoFR & SOX)

Location

Dubai, UAE Reports to: Manager / Associate Director, Risk Advisory

Employment Type

Full-time Role Summary The Senior Consultant leads delivery of enterprise risk management, internal controls over financial reporting (ICoFR), SOX and risk-based internal audit engagements, primarily for insurance, banking and financial services clients in the UAE. The role combines hands-on fieldwork with supervision of junior staff, direct client contact, and reporting to management and audit committees. Key Responsibilities ERM and risk assessment Design and implement ERM frameworks, including risk registers, risk appetite statements, and escalation protocols aligned with regulatory expectations Run risk assessments across finance, operations, procurement, and IT, and deliver risk-rated findings with practical recommendations ICoFR and SOX Lead ICoFR and SOX engagements: document end-to-end processes, identify key controls, and map financial reporting risks to controls Design test plans and perform walkthroughs, design and operating effectiveness testing, and sample-based testing Report control deficiencies to audit committees and senior management, and track remediation to closure Internal audit Plan and execute risk-based internal audits across diverse sectors Produce clear, evidence-based reports with prioritised remediation actions Support special reviews and forensic-style investigations where required Financial reporting and compliance Advise clients on the control and governance implications of accounting policy changes under IFRS Support remediation of financial reporting deficiencies and regulatory compliance reviews Engagement and team management Manage engagement scope, budget, and timelines, and flag risks early to the Manager Coordinate cross-functional teams of auditors, risk specialists, and subject matter experts Supervise and coach junior staff on testing methodology, workpaper quality, and client communication Client and business development Maintain strong relationships with client management and present findings to boards and audit committees alongside senior team members Contribute to proposals and identify follow-on advisory opportunities

Desired Candidate Profile

Required Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Commerce, Finance, or a related field 5 years in risk advisory, internal audit, or ICoFR/SOX work, with a consulting or professional services firm Hands-on experience with ERM (COSO, ISO 31000) and ICoFR/SOX testing methodology Strong working knowledge of IFRS Experience with UAE insurance or banking clients Strong analytical, report-writing, and presentation skills Advanced Excel; experience with data visualisation tools (Tableau or Power BI) is a plus Preferred Professional qualification such as CA, ACCA, CPA, CIA, CRISC, or CFA (completed or in progress) Experience with UAE regulators (Central Bank of the UAE, Insurance Authority requirements, DIFC, ADGM) Exposure to sectors such as real estate, infrastructure, hospitality, healthcare, and consumer and retail Experience with forensic or investigative work Knowledge of sustainability reporting standards (e.g., GRI) Core Competencies Professional judgment and skepticism Attention to detail and quality Clear communication with senior stakeholders Ownership and ability to run multiple engagements Coaching and team leadership Employment Type Full-time