Risk & Audit Analyst - Snr

Overview

Alec Holdings Pjsc

Why Join Us?

Risk & Internal Audit Senior Analyst

About Your Team

Your Role

• As a Risk & Internal Audit Senior Analyst, you will:
• Support the delivery of enterprise risk management and internal audit activities across the Group
• Plan and execute risk-based internal audit engagements end-to-end
• Perform detailed risk assessments and maintain up-to-date risk registers
• Identify control gaps, inefficiencies, and emerging risks
• Evaluate compliance with internal policies, procedures, contracts, and regulatory requirements
• Analyse business processes and recommend practical, risk-based improvements
• Prepare clear audit working papers and structured reports with actionable insights
• Engage with stakeholders to validate findings and support implementation of recommendations
• Track audit actions and follow up on management responses
• Support fraud reviews, investigations, and special assignments
• Contribute to audit innovation, including tools, templates, and data analytics initiatives
• Provide guidance and support to junior team members where required

Must-Have Skills & Attributes

• Strong knowledge of internal audit, risk management, and control frameworks
• Ability to work independently and manage end-to-end audit and risk activities
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the confidence to challenge and influence
• A proactive, direct, and confident communication style
• High levels of integrity, objectivity, and attention to detail

What Will Set You Apart

• Experience in project-based industries such as construction, engineering, or contracting
• Ability to operate effectively in lean teams without heavy structure or supervision
• A practical, commercially aware approach to risk and audit

Experience We Value

• Strong background in
• construction, contracting, or engineering sectors

(Essential)

• Experience within
• large-scale project environments
• (infrastructure, real estate, EPC)
• Exposure to complex delivery environments with multiple stakeholders and subcontractors
• UAE experience is preferred but not mandatory

Qualifications & Background

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline
• Professional certification such as

CPA, CA, ACCA, or CIA

• (strongly preferred)
• Big 4 experience in audit, risk advisory, or assurance is highly desirable
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in internal audit, enterprise risk management, or similar roles
• Experience supporting construction or engineering clients (either in-house or advisory)

What We Offer