Assistant Manager - IT Audit - Bilingual Arabic Speaker

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute IT consulting assignments, prepare risk-based project plans, and deliver work within allocated budgets.
• Engage client IT managers on ITIL, ISO 27001, COBIT, and related standards; conduct opening and exit meetings.
• Prepare, discuss, and finalize consulting or review reports; monitor engagement delivery and review project files.
• Train and guide junior staff, identify business development opportunities, and support sales initiatives.
• Maintain client relationships and manage multiple assignments across industries.
• Conduct research and contribute to thought leadership when assigned.

Experience and qualifications

• Minimum seven years of IT consulting experience.
• CISA, CISSP, or ITIL Expert certification is compulsory; alternatives are presented in the source.
• The source lists a Chartered Accountant qualification or a bachelor’s degree in computer science or information technology.
• Exposure to ISO 27001, ITIL, COBIT, or ISO 20000, and to structured project management or risk assessment techniques, is desired.
• BFSI or governance industry experience is preferred.
• ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, ITIL Foundation, and CCIE Security are listed as potential additional certifications.

Skills and attributes

• Ability to understand business and IT processes across industries.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills; able to work under pressure and contribute independently or in a team.
• Client focus, initiative, time management, teamwork, and innovation are emphasized.
• Arabic is specified in the job title; the description says second-language skills are useful.

Location and travel

• The description gives Abu Dhabi as the location.
• Travel across the Middle East is frequently required based on client needs and commitments.