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IT Audit Senior - Audit & Assurance Job Vacancy in UAE Dubai
Posted date [2025-05-08]
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IT Audit Senior - Audit & Assurance
A specialized opportunity is now open in Dubai, UAE, for a qualified IT Audit Senior to join Deloitte’s Audit & Assurance practice. This full-time role is designed for experienced professionals who possess a strong background in IT risk assessment, general controls testing, and automated control validation across financial services or telecom environments.
Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Professional Services
Function: IT Audit / Risk & Compliance
Salary: 20000-24000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: Any
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Overview
As an IT Audit Senior, you will play a critical role in delivering high-quality audit engagements by performing fieldwork, assessing technology-related risks, and validating the reliability of IT systems and controls. You will collaborate closely with financial audit teams and client stakeholders to identify audit scopes and ensure technology risks are appropriately addressed.
Key Responsibilities
* Perform business process walkthroughs to identify scope for IT audit procedures
* Develop and communicate IT audit plans, budgets, and timelines to managers
* Execute IT audit fieldwork, including assessment of general IT controls, application controls, interface controls, and system-generated reports
* Conduct risk mitigation procedures and support the documentation of findings
* Ensure deliverables align with professional standards and Deloitte’s quality framework
* Interface with client personnel and maintain strong professional relationships
* Support concurrent engagements across multiple industries with a focus on client service
* Report status updates, engagement progress, and key risks to managers and senior managers
* Assist in reviewing automated controls and IT risks in financial services and telecom environments
Job Requirements
Education:
* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, Business Computing, or a related field
Certifications:
* CISA certification preferred; other relevant credentials are a plus
Experience:
* Minimum 6 years of IT audit, IT external/internal audit, or risk assurance experience
* Exposure to Financial Services or Telecommunications sectors is strongly preferred
* Proficient in evaluating IT general controls, application controls, and system-generated reports
* Experience with audit fieldwork planning, execution, and documentation
* Familiarity with risk mitigation, compensating controls, and audit analytics
Skills:
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills
* Proficient in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
* Ability to manage timelines, conduct research, and work under pressure
* Commitment to professional development and high service standards
* Analytical thinker and team-oriented approach to solving audit challenges
What We Offer
* Competitive compensation aligned with UAE market benchmarks
* Exposure to diverse IT environments and regulatory frameworks
* Structured career development with access to global tools and training
* Opportunity to work alongside leading professionals in a top-tier firm
* Inclusive culture focused on innovation, integrity, and measurable impact
About the Company
Deloitte is the world’s largest and leading professional services firm, offering audit and assurance, tax, consulting, financial advisory, and risk advisory services to clients across industries in more than 150 countries. Established globally in 1845, Deloitte brings a unique ability to solve the most complex business challenges—from strategy through implementation.
In the Middle East, Deloitte has maintained an uninterrupted presence since 1926 and operates from 23 offices across 15 countries, including the UAE. With a workforce of over 7,000 professionals across the GCC and Levant region, Deloitte continues to play a pivotal role in shaping industries and building sustainable futures.
Deloitte has earned global and regional recognition, including Brand Finance’s strongest and most valuable \"commercial services\" brand worldwide for six consecutive years, and multiple Great Place to Work® awards across the UAE and Saudi Arabia. The firm\'s ongoing investment in people, innovation, and quality reinforces its commitment to making an impact that matters—for clients, society, and the future of professional services.
A specialized opportunity is now open in Dubai, UAE, for a qualified IT Audit Senior to join Deloitte’s Audit & Assurance practice. This full-time role is designed for experienced professionals who possess a strong background in IT risk assessment, general controls testing, and automated control validation across financial services or telecom environments.
Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Professional Services
Function: IT Audit / Risk & Compliance
Salary: 20000-24000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: Any
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Overview
As an IT Audit Senior, you will play a critical role in delivering high-quality audit engagements by performing fieldwork, assessing technology-related risks, and validating the reliability of IT systems and controls. You will collaborate closely with financial audit teams and client stakeholders to identify audit scopes and ensure technology risks are appropriately addressed.
Key Responsibilities
* Perform business process walkthroughs to identify scope for IT audit procedures
* Develop and communicate IT audit plans, budgets, and timelines to managers
* Execute IT audit fieldwork, including assessment of general IT controls, application controls, interface controls, and system-generated reports
* Conduct risk mitigation procedures and support the documentation of findings
* Ensure deliverables align with professional standards and Deloitte’s quality framework
* Interface with client personnel and maintain strong professional relationships
* Support concurrent engagements across multiple industries with a focus on client service
* Report status updates, engagement progress, and key risks to managers and senior managers
* Assist in reviewing automated controls and IT risks in financial services and telecom environments
Job Requirements
Education:
* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, Business Computing, or a related field
Certifications:
* CISA certification preferred; other relevant credentials are a plus
Experience:
* Minimum 6 years of IT audit, IT external/internal audit, or risk assurance experience
* Exposure to Financial Services or Telecommunications sectors is strongly preferred
* Proficient in evaluating IT general controls, application controls, and system-generated reports
* Experience with audit fieldwork planning, execution, and documentation
* Familiarity with risk mitigation, compensating controls, and audit analytics
Skills:
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills
* Proficient in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
* Ability to manage timelines, conduct research, and work under pressure
* Commitment to professional development and high service standards
* Analytical thinker and team-oriented approach to solving audit challenges
What We Offer
* Competitive compensation aligned with UAE market benchmarks
* Exposure to diverse IT environments and regulatory frameworks
* Structured career development with access to global tools and training
* Opportunity to work alongside leading professionals in a top-tier firm
* Inclusive culture focused on innovation, integrity, and measurable impact
About the Company
Deloitte is the world’s largest and leading professional services firm, offering audit and assurance, tax, consulting, financial advisory, and risk advisory services to clients across industries in more than 150 countries. Established globally in 1845, Deloitte brings a unique ability to solve the most complex business challenges—from strategy through implementation.
In the Middle East, Deloitte has maintained an uninterrupted presence since 1926 and operates from 23 offices across 15 countries, including the UAE. With a workforce of over 7,000 professionals across the GCC and Levant region, Deloitte continues to play a pivotal role in shaping industries and building sustainable futures.
Deloitte has earned global and regional recognition, including Brand Finance’s strongest and most valuable \"commercial services\" brand worldwide for six consecutive years, and multiple Great Place to Work® awards across the UAE and Saudi Arabia. The firm\'s ongoing investment in people, innovation, and quality reinforces its commitment to making an impact that matters—for clients, society, and the future of professional services.
