Head of Internal Auditor

Head of Internal Auditor | Ras Al Khaimah, UAE | On-site

Uniestate Properties LLC is seeking a highly analytical, detail-oriented, and ethical Head of Internal Auditor to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning and conducting internal audits, evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls, identifying operational and financial risks, and ensuring compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and best practices. This role plays a key part in strengthening governance, improving operational efficiency, mitigating risks, and safeguarding the organization’s assets by providing independent and objective assurance and recommendations throughout the organization.

Uniestate Properties is a leading real estate developer in the UAE with over 30 years of experience in delivering quality residential, commercial, and mixed‑use developments. With a strong commitment to innovation, customer satisfaction, and excellence, we continue to create communities and investment opportunities that contribute to the growth of the UAE's real estate sector.

At Uniestate Properties, you will be part of a well‑established real estate developer with over 30 years of excellence in the UAE market. We offer a collaborative and performance‑driven environment where talented professionals are empowered to grow, innovate, and contribute to landmark developments. Joining our team means being part of a company that values ambition, rewards success, and provides opportunities to build a meaningful and long‑term career in real estate.

As a Head of Internal Auditor, you will:

• Plan, execute and report audits.
• Participate in special assignments, as directed.
• Provide information to external auditors.
• Propose and arrange hiring of co‑source auditors, depending on workload.
• Prepare Internal Audit plan / work program.
• Conduct risk assessment.
• Prepare detailed risk register(s) including nature, impact and likelihood of risk concerning auditee under review, and controls identified that mitigate risks.
• Prepare detailed internal audit work program to address risks identified, along with testing strategy, for approval by Board of Directors.
• Implement testing strategy to achieve objectives of audit assignment.
• Perform tests of internal controls identified during planning phase to extent documented in risk assessment.
• Use computer software that aids in performing analytical tests (CAATS).
• Identify sufficient, factual, reliable, relevant and useful information to support test results.
• Document work done during the understanding of business of auditee under review.
• Document and confirm issues raised and auditee’s response.
• Sign off all working papers.
• Prepare Internal Audit Control exception sheet.
• Prepare Internal Audit report.
• Conduct closing meeting with auditee to discuss issues raised and recommendations proposed.
• Conduct follow‑up assignments to ensure proper implementation of corrective actions agreed in report.
• Report internal audit results and recommendations and the progress of the annual internal audit plan each quarter to Board of Directors.
• Follow up on own individual training program and ensure attendance on training courses.
• Obtain regular feedback from Board of Directors regarding his / her performance and how to improve.

• Minimum of five years of experience
• UAE experience preferable
• Detailed familiarity with risk‑focused internal audit techniques
• Experience of auditing in a highly IT‑dependent environment

• Institute of Internal Audit standards and competencies
• Compliance frameworks and assurance methodologies
• Audit processes
• Internal control systems
• Risk management
• Data management and analytics

• BA in Finance / Accounting
• Recognized Audit qualification

• Opportunity to contribute to some of the UAE's most iconic projects.
• Structured career development and learning opportunities.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you’re inspired by what you’ve read and believe you’re the right fit, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and be part of something excellent!

Please note we encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as this advert may close once we’ve found the right candidate. Although we can’t respond to every application, we want to thank you for taking the time to apply and for considering a future with us.