Group Internal Audit Lead: Governance & Risk Leader

Black & Grey HR Consultancy FZE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent HR consultancy in the UAE is looking for an Internal Audit Lead to drive governance and deliver impactful audits across its diversified group. The ideal candidate will have 10-14 years of experience, including a Big 4 background and relevant certifications. Responsibilities include developing risk-based audit plans, leading audit lifecycle activities, and presenting findings to senior management. This senior role offers excellent salary and benefits with opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Attractive Salary + Benefits

Senior leadership exposure

Influence governance and risk culture

Qualifications

• 10 to 14 years of internal audit experience in large groups or multi-entity environments.
• Big 4 background with in-house audit experience.
• Solid experience in financial controls and procurement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the annual risk-based audit plan across group entities.
• Lead the complete audit lifecycle: planning, fieldwork, testing, documentation, and reporting.
• Prepare clear, evidence-based audit reports with root cause analysis.

Skills

Operational audit exposure

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Reporting skills

Communication skills

Education

CIA certification

CPA, ACCA, or CISA certification

Tools

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics)

Job description

A prominent HR consultancy in the UAE is looking for an Internal Audit Lead to drive governance and deliver impactful audits across its diversified group. The ideal candidate will have 10-14 years of experience, including a Big 4 background and relevant certifications. Responsibilities include developing risk-based audit plans, leading audit lifecycle activities, and presenting findings to senior management. This senior role offers excellent salary and benefits with opportunities for career progression.