Head of Internal Audit - UAE National

An experienced UAE National internal audit leader is required to establish and lead an independent audit function across a diversified group environment. The role provides assurance and advisory support to senior governance stakeholders while overseeing risk-based audits, controls, compliance, and enterprise risk management activities.

Client Details

A large diversified regional organisation with operations across multiple sectors

Description

• Lead and maintain an independent internal audit function.
• Develop and execute risk-based annual and multi-year audit plans.
• Conduct enterprise-wide risk assessments covering strategic, financial, operational, technology, and governance risks.
• Oversee financial, operational, compliance, governance, cybersecurity, and technology audits.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, policies, and key business processes.
• Present audit findings, emerging risks, and performance updates to governance committees.
• Monitor remediation actions and validate corrective measures.
• Lead investigations, fraud reviews, and special assignments as required.
• Assess governance, compliance, risk management frameworks, and technology controls.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the internal audit team while maintaining professional standards and quality assurance.

Profile

The successful candidate will possess the following:

• UAE National ONLY
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Auditing, Business Administration, Risk Management, or a related field.
• Professional qualification such as CIA preferred; CPA, CA, ACCA, CISA, CRMA, or equivalent advantageous.
• Minimum 15 years experience in internal audit, assurance, or risk management roles.
• At least 5 years experience in a senior leadership capacity.
• Demonstrated experience reporting to board-level or audit committee stakeholders.
• Strong background in risk-based auditing within complex or multi-entity environments.
• Expertise across governance, enterprise risk management, compliance, fraud risk, and internal controls.
• Experience with ERP systems, technology assurance, IT controls, and data analytics.
• Regional experience within the GCC is preferred.

Job Offer

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead and shape a highly visible internal audit function. With exposure to a broad and diversified business environment. There is a package of up to 70,000 AED depending on experience + Benefits.