Head of Internal Audit National

Job description

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.

A large diversified regional organisation with operations across multiple sectors

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.

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.

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.

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