IT Assurance Senior UAE FY26

Audit & Assurance | IT Assurance – Senior

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• Lead the way
• Serve with integrity
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• Foster inclusion
• Collaborate for measurable impact
  
  

• Lead and execute IT assurance engagements, including the evaluation of General IT Controls (GITC), IT Application Controls (ITAC), and interface controls.
• Participate in and oversee Third-Party Assurance reporting assignments, including SOC 1 (ISAE 3402) and SOC 2 reporting across diverse industries.
• Lead and execute SOX audits by evaluating IT controls over financial reporting.
• Develop and implement remediation plans for control deficiencies.
• Present findings and control recommendations clearly to client stakeholders.
• Manage the full engagement lifecycle—from planning and fieldwork to reporting and follow-up.
• Lead assessments across IT infrastructure, enterprise applications (e.g., SAP, Oracle), and cybersecurity environments.
• Draft, tailor and review proposals and RFP responses.
• Review and finalize workpapers and ensure quality in accordance with Deloitte standards and regulatory requirements.
• Mentor and develop junior team members through on-the-job coaching and feedback.
• Build trusted relationships with client IT and business teams to identify value-add opportunities.
• Stay informed on regional regulatory developments, emerging technologies, and IT risk trends.
• Support go-to-market activities, thought leadership initiatives, and proposal development within the Risk Advisory practice.
  
  

• Delivers Quality and Risk Excellence: Sets the standard for high-quality deliverables, ensuring risk and compliance frameworks are rigorously applied.
• Builds High-Performing Teams: Creates a culture of development and inclusion, empowering junior colleagues through support and mentorship.
• Drives Value to Clients: Understands client needs in the regional context and offers relevant, practical IT risk and assurance recommendations.
• Champions Innovation: Embraces change and encourages the adoption of digital tools and new approaches to solve client challenges.
• Acts as a Trusted Advisor: Operates with integrity, discretion, and a deep understanding of the local market landscape and sensitivities.
• Communicates with Impact: Clearly articulates messages to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, tailoring communication to suit diverse audiences.
• Fosters Collaboration: Leverages Deloitte’s regional and global network, promoting cross-functional collaboration and knowledge sharing.
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in IT audit, IT assurance, or IT risk consulting—ideally in the Middle East or within a global professional services firm.
• IT risk and cybersecurity standards (e.g., COBIT, NIST, ISO 27001)
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CPA, CIA, or CISSP (preferred or in progress).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Fluent in English; Arabic is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a professional presence.
• Willingness to travel across the region, as required by client engagements.