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Head of Internal Audit - UAE National

Dubai Permanent AED278,736 - AED325,192 per month (AED3,344,838 - AED3,902,311 per year) View 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.
  • Lead enterprise-wide audit strategy, building an autonomous team
  • Report directly to governance leaders

About Our Client

A large diversified regional organisation with operations across multiple sectors

Job 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.

The Successful Applicant

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.

What's on 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.

Contact
Sevda Savas
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7099040

Job summary

Sector
Finance & Accounting
Subsector
Internal Audit
Industry
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Where
Dubai
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Sevda Savas
Job reference
JN-092026-7099040