Consultant​/Senior Consultant - IT Audit - Bilingual Arabic Speaker

Job Overview

Proviniti is seeking a Senior Consultant – IT Audit for our Internal Audit and Financial Advisory practice. This mission‑critical role requires multi‑dimensional capabilities in business development, account management, and practice development.

• Lead end‑to‑end IT audits and cybersecurity risk assessments for large, complex clients.
• Evaluate IT general controls (ITGCs), application controls, cloud security, data privacy (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), and cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO
  27001).
• Design and execute audit plans and risk‑based testing strategies tailored to each client’s IT environment.
• Supervise and mentor engagement teams, reviewing work and providing actionable feedback.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships with audit customers and stakeholders.
• Provide insights into cybersecurity threats, risk trends, and emerging technologies (e.g., cloud, AI, zero‑trust architecture).
• Support business‑development efforts by preparing proposals, presenting to prospective clients, and contributing to thought leadership.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including Internal Audit, Enterprise Risk, and Data Analytics.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in IT audit, cybersecurity, or risk advisory, with Big4 or similar consulting firm experience required.
• Proven experience leading large‑scale IT and cybersecurity audits.
• Strong knowledge of security controls, frameworks, and risk‑management standards: NISTCSF, COBIT, ISO
  27001, CIS Controls, etc.
• Relevant certifications strongly preferred: CISA, CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or CPA.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills.

• Creative thinking paired with rigorous analysis to solve business problems.
• Strong client focus and ability to serve client needs and develop productive relationships.
• Team‑oriented mindset while also capable of working independently.
• Ability to work under pressure, mature, proactive, and initiative‑driven.
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Effective time‑management for self and others.
• Willingness to travel frequently across the Middle East as client requests arise.
• Second‑language skills and international business experience are a plus.

Kuwait. Frequent travel within the Middle East required.