Director of Internal Audit & Risk Assurance

SUNDUS MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCY & STUDIES BUREAUL.L.C; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

SUNDUS MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCY & STUDIES BUREAU L.L.C in Abu Dhabi seeks a senior Internal Audit Leader to design and execute risk-based multi-year and annual audit plans, driving assurance across complex environments.

The role requires strong experience in COSO, regulatory compliance, and fraud prevention, with CPA or CIA certification and 10–15 years in internal audit, including leadership.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• CPA or CIA designation is mandatory.
• 10–15 years of progressive internal audit experience with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in a complex, regulated industry (e.g., financial services, healthcare, technology) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Audit Planning: Develop and execute risk-based multi-year and annual internal audit plans.
• Risk Control Assessment: Evaluate design and operating effectiveness of controls (COSO, regulatory standards).
• Regulatory Compliance: Monitor alignment with UAE regulations and statutory bodies.
• Fraud Prevention: Design anti-fraud criteria, controls, and investigative protocols.
• Reporting Governance: Present findings and remediation progress to Board Audit Committee and senior leaders.
• External Auditor Coordination: Manage relationships and coordinate audit work with external auditors.
• Team Leadership: Hire, train, mentor, and retain high-performing internal audit staff.

Skills

Leadership

Internal audit

COSO framework

Regulatory compliance

Fraud prevention

Education

Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

CPA or CIA designation

Job description

SUNDUS MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCY & STUDIES BUREAU L.L.C in Abu Dhabi seeks a senior Internal Audit Leader to design and execute risk-based multi-year and annual audit plans, driving assurance across complex environments.

The role requires strong experience in COSO, regulatory compliance, and fraud prevention, with CPA or CIA certification and 10–15 years in internal audit, including leadership.