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IT Audit Senior – Audit & Assurance – Dubai Job Vacancy in UAE Dubai
Posted date [2025-04-08]
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IT Audit Senior – Audit & Assurance – Dubai
Deloitte UAE is looking for an experienced IT Audit Senior to join our Audit & Assurance team in Dubai. This role offers a unique opportunity to work across multiple industries, including Financial Services and Telecommunications, delivering cutting-edge IT audit services and contributing to high-impact projects.
Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Professional Services
Function: Accounting/Auditing
Salary: Negotiable
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: Any
What Does an IT Audit Senior Do?
As an IT Audit Senior, you will be responsible for leading IT audit engagements, assessing IT risk, testing controls, and collaborating with financial audit teams to deliver exceptional audit quality. You will play a key role in identifying IT-related financial risks and ensuring compliance with auditing standards and Deloitte methodologies.
What Are the Key Responsibilities?
- Conduct risk-based IT audit planning in coordination with financial audit teams
- Assess and test General IT Controls (GITCs), automated application controls, system-generated reports, and interface controls
- Perform IT risk assessments and evaluate internal control frameworks relevant to financial audits
- Prepare detailed audit plans, execute fieldwork, and ensure accurate documentation of audit procedures and findings
- Interface with client stakeholders to communicate audit results, resolve issues, and maintain client relationships
- Lead multiple engagements simultaneously while managing timelines, quality, and deliverables
- Ensure full compliance with Deloitte’s professional standards and regulatory frameworks
- Support knowledge sharing and mentoring of junior team members
What Skills Are Needed for an IT Audit Senior Role in Dubai?
Education:
- Bachelor\'s degree in Computer Science, Business Computing, or Management Information Systems
- CISA certification (preferred) or any other relevant IT audit certification
Experience:
- At least 6 years of IT audit experience, preferably in a professional services firm
- Strong background in auditing IT environments in financial services or telecom sectors
- Experience in testing controls related to applications, databases, and operating systems
Skills:
- Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and data analysis techniques
- Strong analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work under pressure
- Deep understanding of business processes and IT control environments
- Comfortable conducting risk mitigation and identifying compensating controls
What Benefits Come with This Position?
- Work with a top global consulting and professional services firm
- Exposure to leading regional and international clients in financial and telecom industries
- Structured career progression and performance tracking
- Access to Deloitte University and customized training programs
- Participation in internal initiatives such as diversity, volunteering, and wellness programs
- Flexible work models, including mobile working and career development rotations
- Competitive compensation package, including benefits and performance incentives
About the Company
Deloitte is one of the world’s leading professional services firms, known for excellence in audit, tax, consulting, and advisory. With a commitment to integrity, inclusion, and innovation, Deloitte helps clients thrive in complex environments while nurturing the growth of its people. Our teams in the UAE are trusted advisors to major clients across the region, delivering impact that matters. Join Deloitte Dubai and help shape the future of audit and assurance.
Deloitte UAE is looking for an experienced IT Audit Senior to join our Audit & Assurance team in Dubai. This role offers a unique opportunity to work across multiple industries, including Financial Services and Telecommunications, delivering cutting-edge IT audit services and contributing to high-impact projects.
Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Professional Services
Function: Accounting/Auditing
Salary: Negotiable
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: Any
What Does an IT Audit Senior Do?
As an IT Audit Senior, you will be responsible for leading IT audit engagements, assessing IT risk, testing controls, and collaborating with financial audit teams to deliver exceptional audit quality. You will play a key role in identifying IT-related financial risks and ensuring compliance with auditing standards and Deloitte methodologies.
What Are the Key Responsibilities?
- Conduct risk-based IT audit planning in coordination with financial audit teams
- Assess and test General IT Controls (GITCs), automated application controls, system-generated reports, and interface controls
- Perform IT risk assessments and evaluate internal control frameworks relevant to financial audits
- Prepare detailed audit plans, execute fieldwork, and ensure accurate documentation of audit procedures and findings
- Interface with client stakeholders to communicate audit results, resolve issues, and maintain client relationships
- Lead multiple engagements simultaneously while managing timelines, quality, and deliverables
- Ensure full compliance with Deloitte’s professional standards and regulatory frameworks
- Support knowledge sharing and mentoring of junior team members
What Skills Are Needed for an IT Audit Senior Role in Dubai?
Education:
- Bachelor\'s degree in Computer Science, Business Computing, or Management Information Systems
- CISA certification (preferred) or any other relevant IT audit certification
Experience:
- At least 6 years of IT audit experience, preferably in a professional services firm
- Strong background in auditing IT environments in financial services or telecom sectors
- Experience in testing controls related to applications, databases, and operating systems
Skills:
- Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and data analysis techniques
- Strong analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work under pressure
- Deep understanding of business processes and IT control environments
- Comfortable conducting risk mitigation and identifying compensating controls
What Benefits Come with This Position?
- Work with a top global consulting and professional services firm
- Exposure to leading regional and international clients in financial and telecom industries
- Structured career progression and performance tracking
- Access to Deloitte University and customized training programs
- Participation in internal initiatives such as diversity, volunteering, and wellness programs
- Flexible work models, including mobile working and career development rotations
- Competitive compensation package, including benefits and performance incentives
About the Company
Deloitte is one of the world’s leading professional services firms, known for excellence in audit, tax, consulting, and advisory. With a commitment to integrity, inclusion, and innovation, Deloitte helps clients thrive in complex environments while nurturing the growth of its people. Our teams in the UAE are trusted advisors to major clients across the region, delivering impact that matters. Join Deloitte Dubai and help shape the future of audit and assurance.
