Location: Abu Dhabi / Riyadh-KSA

Job Purpose: Contributing to risk-based internal audit, corporate governance, internal control review, policies & procedures and governance, risk management & compliance projects.

Responsibilities:
1. Work with the teams to deliver on client expectations by providing high quality research in a timely and accurate manner.
2. Analysing data and information and developing Excel-based models to support project requirements.
3. Contribute to report writing for client projects and thought leadership.
4. Participate in developing proposals and presentations.
5. Actively participate in knowledge sharing for competency development of oneself and the team.
6. Support senior team members to deliver on client commitments.

Requirements:
1. Have native level proficiency in Arabic.
2. Have completed graduation/post-graduation from a reputed institute.
3. Have 0-3 years of experience in a relevant role.
4. Have completed/be pursuing a professional certification course (CA, CPA, CIA, ACCA, CFE or equivalent).

Key Skills to Succeed:
1. Be able to demonstrate strong leadership, analytical and problem-solving skills.
2. Be self-motivated and proactive in approach with an eye for detail.
3. Be able to communicate with senior management and major project stakeholders in a professional manner.
4. Be comfortable working with databases and all applications of Microsoft suite.
5. Be willing to travel on client engagements and work flexible hours.

Location: Abu Dhabi and Riyadh KSA

Job Purpose: Leading risk-based internal audit, corporate governance, internal control review, policies & procedures and governance, risk management & compliance projects.

Responsibilities:
1. Providing risk advisory services – corporate governance, risk management, internal audit, forensic review, diagnostic review, etc.
2. Engaging with clients, and building relationships with stakeholders.
3. Contributing to firm’s business development efforts.
4. Preparing client proposal and knowledge documents.
5. Supervising the work of junior team members.
6. Coordinate with client on day-to-day operation.
7. Prepare and document related process flow, RACM and working papers within a timely manner.
8. Preparing draft reports and client deliverables.
9. Monitor work progress of assigned task and report to team leaders on a regular basis.
10. Support Manager in providing research and necessary information about clients.

Requirements:
1. Have completed a professional qualification (CA, CPA, MBA, ACCA or equivalent).
2. Professional certifications such as CIA, CRMA, CFE, Lead Auditor (ISO), would get preference.
3. Have 3-7 years of post-qualification experience in an advisory firm/role (desirable).
4. Professional experience in the GCC region would be preferred.
5. Internal Audit Experience in multiple industries (Oil & Gas, Automotive, Manufacturing, Banking, Retail, Construction, Real Estate etc.).
6. Be willing to travel on client engagements and work flexible hours.

Key Skills to Succeed:
1. Be able to demonstrate strong leadership, analytical and problem-solving skills.
2. Be self-motivated and proactive in approach with an eye for detail.
3. Be able to communicate with senior management and major project stakeholders in a professional manner.
4. Possess advanced level of report writing and presentations skills.
5. Be comfortable working with databases and all applications of Microsoft suite.

Location: Abu Dhabi

Job Purpose: Contributing to risk-based internal audit, corporate governance, internal control review, policies & procedures and governance, risk management & compliance projects with a focus on Oil & Gas (Upstream, Mid-Stream & Downstream), Manufacturing, Energy & Utilities.

Responsibilities:
1. Plan internal audits by understanding organization objectives, structure, policies, processes, internal controls, and external regulations; identifying risk areas; preparing audit scope and objectives; preparing audit programs.
2. Identify and make recommendations on areas for improvement in the client's business processes.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of Oil & Gas processes (Upstream, Midstream, Downstream, and Common areas).
4. Prepare reports/deliverables/status updates/audit committee presentations.
5. Engage with clients and build relationships with stakeholders.
6. Contribute to firm’s business development efforts.
7. Supervise the work of junior team members.
8. Identify opportunities for improving engagement productivity and client service.
9. Ensure compliance with engagement plans and internal quality & risk management procedures.

Requirements:
1. Have 3-7 years of experience in an advisory firm/role.
2. Have completed a professional certification course (CA, CPA, CIA, ACCA, CFE or equivalent).
3. Have completed technical qualifications (B-Tech/MBA/M-Tech in Chemical/Petroleum/Mechanical).

Key Skills to Succeed:
1. Be able to demonstrate industry expertise - detailed understanding of the industry, trends, issues/challenges, and leading practices.
2. Be able to demonstrate ability to manage multiple projects.
3. Possess knowledge and understanding of internal auditing standards.
4. Be able to demonstrate strong leadership, analytical and problem-solving skills.
5. Be able to communicate with senior management and major project stakeholders in a professional manner.
6. Be comfortable working with databases and all applications of Microsoft suite.
7. Be willing to travel on client engagements and work flexible hours.

Location: Abu Dhabi

Job Purpose: The successful candidate would focus on practice building through new customer wins and successful project executions through contributing to risk-based internal audit, corporate governance, internal control review, risk management & compliance projects.

Responsibilities:
1. Planning internal audits by understanding organization objectives, structure, policies, processes, internal controls, and external regulations; identifying risk areas; preparing audit scope and objectives; preparing audit programs.
2. Identifying and making recommendations on areas for improvement in the client's business processes.
3. Driving business development and practice building by developing existing and new client relationships, understanding market dynamics and customer expectations, establishing a knowledge management and a continuous learning platform for the team.
4. Leading the drafting of proposals (including, technical proposal, planning, budgeting and staffing).
5. Leading the team and ensuring the team operates with a high degree of professional scepticism, independence and objectivity.
6. Ensure compliance with engagement plans and internal quality & risk management procedures.
7. Contributing and managing the business development opportunities for the firm by generating new business leads.

Requirements:
1. Have 8+ years of experience in an advisory firm/role.
2. Having completed a professional certification course like MBA, CA, CIA, ACCA, CFE or equivalent will be advantageous.
3. Have completed technical qualifications (B-Tech/MBA/M-Tech in Petroleum).

Key Skills to Succeed:
1. Be able to demonstrate industry expertise - detailed understanding of the industry, trends, issues/challenges, and leading practices.
2. Be able to demonstrate ability to manage multiple projects.
3. Be able to demonstrate strong leadership, analytical and problem-solving skills.
4. Be able to communicate with senior management and major project stakeholders in a professional manner.
5. Be comfortable working with databases and all applications of Microsoft suite.
6. Possess advanced level of report writing and presentations skills.
7. Be willing to travel on client engagements and work flexible hours.

Location: Abu Dhabi

Job Purpose: Contributing to IT Risk Advisory Services, such as risk-based internal audits, corporate governance, internal control review, IT general controls, policies & procedures and governance, risk management, compliance review, SAP/NON-SAP application reviews etc.

Responsibilities:
1. IT Risk Management.
2. Information & Cyber Security.
3. IT Governance and Compliance.
4. Business Continuity Management (BCP & Disaster Recovery).
5. IT Service Management & PMO.
6. SAP Business Processes Audits.
7. Information Technology Infrastructure & Operations.
8. IT Applications review, including SAP and Non-SAP.
9. IT Asset Management.
10. IT security and OT security reviews.
11. Systems development and implementation review (ERP & Non-ERP).

Requirements:
1. Have 3-7 years of experience in an advisory firm/role-Candidates with experience in Audit Management System would be preferred.
2. Have completed a professional certification course (CISA or equivalent).
3. Have completed technical qualifications (B-Tech/MBA/M-Tech).

Key Skills to Succeed:
1. Be able to demonstrate industry expertise - detailed understanding of the industry, trends, issues/challenges, and leading practices.
2. Be able to demonstrate ability to manage multiple projects.
3. Possess knowledge and understanding of internal auditing standards.
4. Be able to demonstrate strong leadership, analytical and problem-solving skills.
5. Be able to communicate with senior management and major project stakeholders in a professional manner.
6. Be comfortable working with databases and all applications of Microsoft suite.
7. Be willing to travel on client engagements and work flexible hours.
8. Communicate effectively verbally and in writing by adopting appropriate communication style to individuals at all levels of the organization and remaining open to disagreement or new ideas.
9. Articulate understanding of business areas under review and demonstrates thorough test work and solid rationale for potential audit issues.

Location: Dubai/Abu Dhabi/Riyadh-KSA

Job Purpose: We are a growing team looking for dynamic, flexible, proactive, and hardworking experienced consultants who have a passion for executing strategy and business transformation projects.

Responsibilities:
1. Business strategy to include business plans and feasibility studies.
2. Identify and recommend process optimization measures to enhance efficiency and efficacy of key operational and back-office processes (finance, HR, IT, procurement & supply chain).
3. Design and development of target operating model for the business.
4. Develop, manage and co-ordinate the performance excellence/ performance improvement vision and deployment planning across planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.

Requirements:
1. Have completed a professional qualification (CA, CPA, MBA, ACCA or equivalent).
2. Have 3-7 years of management consulting experience in strategy and/or business transformation (Big 4 or similar company preferred).
3. Have experience of working for projects related to strategy and/or business transformation.
4. Have relationship and business development skills (desirable).
5. Should have a consulting mindset and experience.

Key Skills to Succeed:
1. Be able to demonstrate strong leadership, analytical and problem-solving skills.
2. Prepare, manage, and deliver assignments as lead or team player.
3. Work with colleagues on client work, internal initiatives, and proposals.
4. Be self-motivated and proactive in approach with an eye for detail.
5. Be able to communicate with senior management and project stakeholders.
6. Strong presentation, business writing and project management skills.
7. Be comfortable working with databases and all applications of Microsoft suite.

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE and Riyadh- KSA

ARDENT Advisory is on the lookout for a dynamic, results-driven leader to join our Transaction Advisory team in Abu Dhabi!

If you’re passionate about M&A, Due Diligence, Business Valuation, Restructuring, Debt Advisory, and Fundraising, and have a proven track record of excellence — we’d love to meet you.

What We’re Looking For:

1. Professional qualification – CA, MBA, CFA (or equivalent)
2. 10+ years of relevant experience, ideally with a Big 4 or leading advisory firms. UAE/KSA Experience of 6+ Years is mandatory
3. Strong exposure across the full spectrum of Transaction Advisory services
4. Excellent leadership and client management skills

Your Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead and manage M&A (buy/sell-side), Due Diligence, Valuation, and Restructuring projects
2. Drive business development and identify new client opportunities
3. Deliver high-quality client outputs within tight timelines
4. Mentor and guide a team of talented professionals

Why Join ARDENT?

Be part of a fast-growing advisory firm working on landmark deals with top-tier clients across the region. You’ll collaborate with a team of experienced professionals who value excellence, innovation, and integrity.

📩 Apply Now:

Send your CV to talentacquisition@ardentadvisory.com with the subject line “Associate Director – Transaction Advisory”

Or connect with us on LinkedIn and share your profile directly.

We can’t wait to hear from you!

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Line of Service: Advisory
Location- Abu Dhabi/Dubai
Specialism: Business Transformation/Process Improvement
Management Level: Manager
Job Description & Summary:
We are a growing team and looking for dynamic, flexible, proactive and hardworking experienced
consultants who have a passion for business transformation. We have a strong pipeline of large,
transformational opportunities and projects with our clients which will provide great opportunities
for all our people to step up and play significant and rewarding roles.
The Management Consulting team provides a full range of services to our clients, including:
 Strategy and Revenue Growth- Entry strategy, product portfolio analysis, business plan
development and revenue optimization
 Business Transformation- Target operating model design, process design, organization
design, corporate governance, performance management, outsourcing &shared services
advisory and cost optimization
 Technology enablement-System selection, program management,analytics, IT risk
management, digital strategy and RPA
1` Business Transformation Role &Responsibilities:
 Identify and recommend process optimization measures to enhance efficiency and efficacy
of key back office processes viz. finance, HR, IT, procurement & supply chain with a focus
on TAT, error, and cost reductionand FTEoptimization.
 Re-design policies, processes and procedures in line with the recommendations.
 Design and development of target operating model for key areas with back office operations
covering process, people, technology and governance including shared services/ managed
services.
 Analyze business processes and current technology landscape to identify automation
opportunities, define RPA value proposition, re-engineer process to improve automation
potential and recommend RPA approach/strategy.
 Develop, manage and co-ordinate the performance excellence/ performance improvement
vision and deployment planning across planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting.
 Strong ability to manage clients and be the point of contact.
 Prepare, manage and deliver assignments: typically have day-to-day responsibility for
managing small assignments or major modules of assignments depending on assignment
size.
 Work with colleagues on client work, internal initiatives and proposals.
Requirements:
 Years of Experience: 8to 10 years minimum of management consulting experience in a
similar role (Big 4 or similar company preferred)
 Strong presentation, business writing and project management skills.
 Experience of working for large operational excellence and transformation projects
 Applied knowledge of system development lifecycle for ERP and other system deployments
 Strong data analytical skills and knowledge of advanced excel/ data tools such as Alteryx or
power Bi is desirable
 Ability to understand and design associated TOM/ user journeys across customer value
chain (including its linkage to middle and back-office processes).
 Relationship and business development skills acquired from previous working
environments is desirable
 Should have a consulting mindset and experience.
Education:
 Bachelor's degree in Finance/ Business/ Economics/Engineering/ Quantitative Analysis or
another related major
 MBA/ CA or other professional qualification

Team: Risk Advisory

Location: Riyadh, KSA

Job purpose: leading risk-based internal audit, corporate governance, internal control review, policies & procedures and governance, risk management & compliance projects

Responsibilities will vary across projects and will include (but not limited to):

• Providing risk advisory services – corporate governance, risk management, internal audit, forensic review, diagnostic review, etc.
• Engaging with clients, and building relationships with stakeholders
• Contributing to firm’s business development efforts
• Preparing client proposal and knowledge documents
• Supervising the work of junior team members
• Coordinate with client on day-to-day operation
• Prepare and document related process flow, RACM and working papers within a timely manner
• Preparing draft reports and client deliverables
• Monitor work progress of assigned task and report to team leaders on a regular basis
• Support Manager in providing research and necessary information about clients

To be considered for the role candidate must:

• Have completed a professional qualification (CA, CPA, MBA, ACCA or equivalent) Professional certifications such as CIA, CRMA, CFE, Lead Auditor (ISO), would get preference.
• Have 6-9+ years of post-qualification experience in an advisory firm/role (desirable)
• Professional experience in the GCC region would be preferred.
• Internal Audit Experience in multiple industries (such as Oil & Gas, Automotive, Manufacturing, Banking, Retail, Construction, Real Estate etc.)
• Be willing to travel on client engagements and work flexible hours

To succeed in the role candidate must: 

• Be able to demonstrate strong leadership, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Be self-motivated and proactive in approach with an eye for detail
• Be able to communicate with senior management and major project stakeholders in a professional manner
• Possess advanced level of report writing and presentations skills
• Be comfortable working with databases and all applications of Microsoft suite

Industry focus: Oil & Gas (Upstream, Mid-Stream & Downstream), Manufacturing, Energy & Utilities

Location: Abu Dhabi

Job purpose: Contributing to risk-based internal audit, corporate governance, internal Control review, policies & procedures and governance, risk management & compliance projects

Responsibilities will vary across projects and will include (but not limited to):

• Planning internal audits by understanding organization objectives, structure, policies, processes, internal controls, and external regulations; identifying risk areas; preparing audit scope and objectives; preparing audit programs
• Identifying and making recommendations on areas for improvement in the client's business processes
• Knowledge of the following processes -

Upstream:

1. Drilling / Workover Operations
2. Well Integrity (drilling/production)
3. Project Management
4. Production Planning
5. Production Monitoring & Performance Analysis
6. Reservoir Estimation & Accounting
7. Joint Venture Accounting

Midstream:

1. Pipeline Operations & Monitoring
2. Tank Farm Operations

Downstream:

1. Plant Operations
2. Production Planning
3. Crude Oil Trading
4. Depot & Retail Operations
5. Utilities Planning and Production Operations
6. Turnaround & Shutdown Management
7. Products Distribution Management

Common:

1. Contract Management & Compliance
2. Marine and Shore Bases - Vessel Management
3. Pipeline / Plant / Well - Integrity & Maintenance Process
4. Capex & MOC management
5. Oil and Gas SAP and IT Applications (SAP PRA, SD, JVA etc.)
6. Preparing reports/deliverables/status updates/audit committee presentations
7. Engaging with clients and building relationships with stakeholders
8. Contributing to firm’s business development efforts
9. Supervising the work of junior team members
10. Identifying opportunities for improving engagement productivity and client service
11. Ensure compliance with engagement plans and internal quality & risk management procedures

To be considered for the role candidate must:

• Have 3-7 years of experience in an advisory firm/role
• Have completed a professional certification course (CA, CPA, CIA, ACCA, CFE or equivalent)
• Have completed technical qualifications (B-Tech/MBA/M-Tech in Chemical/Petroleum/Mechanical)

To succeed in the role candidate must: 

• Be able to demonstrate industry expertise - detailed understanding of the industry, trends, issues/challenges, and leading practices
• Be able to demonstrate ability to manage multiple projects 
• Possess knowledge and understanding of internal auditing standards
• Be able to demonstrate strong leadership, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Be able to communicate with senior management and major project stakeholders in a professional manner
• Be comfortable working with databases and all applications of Microsoft suite
• Be willing to travel on client engagements and work flexible hours