Head of Internal Audit

Black & Grey HR; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Head of Internal Audit for a prominent investment platform in Dubai. This senior role involves overseeing the internal audit function across diverse portfolios, developing risk-based plans, and ensuring compliance and governance. The ideal candidate has over 12 years of audit experience within financial services and a strong leadership presence. Excellent benefits and opportunities to shape governance are provided.

Benefits

Attractive Salary Benefits

High visibility with Board and senior stakeholders

Qualifications

• 12 years of internal audit experience within financial services or diversified holding companies.
• Proven experience engaging with Boards and Audit Committees.
• High level of integrity and professional judgment.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal audit function across investment and operating entities.
• Develop a risk-based annual audit plan.
• Evaluate governance compliance and internal control systems.

Skills

Strong leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Governance expertise

Communication

Education

CIA certification

CPA/ACCA/CFA/CISA (preferred)

Tools

ERP systems

Digital audit tools

Job description

Black & Grey HR is hiring a Head of Internal Audit for a leading investment and asset management group based in the UAE. This is a senior leadership role responsible for building strengthening and leading the internal audit function across diversified investment portfolios and operating entities. The role is ideal for a seasoned audit professional with strong governance expertise leadership presence and experience working with complex financial and investment structures.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the group-wide internal audit function across investment and operating entities
• Develop and execute a comprehensive risk-based annual audit plan
• Establish and maintain a robust enterprise-wide risk and control framework
• Evaluate governance compliance and internal control systems
• Conduct audits covering financial reporting investments asset management treasury procurement and operations
• Review and strengthen policies procedures and risk management practices
• Present audit findings risk assessments and recommendations to senior management and audit committees
• Provide independent assurance to the Board and executive leadership
• Lead special reviews investigations and regulatory-related audits when required
• Identify fraud risks compliance gaps and control weaknesses
• Drive remediation and closure of audit findings across business units
• Implement data analytics and technology-enabled auditing practices
• Strengthen audit governance and reporting frameworks
• Build mentor and lead a high-performing internal audit team
• Promote a strong risk-aware and compliance-driven culture across the organization

Requirements

• 12 years of internal audit experience within financial services investment groups asset management firms or diversified holding companies
• Professional certification such as CIA (mandatory)
• Strong exposure to investment structures fund operations and financial controls
• Proven experience engaging with Boards Audit Committees and senior leadership
• Strong leadership communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience managing complex multi-entity audit environments
• High level of integrity independence and professional judgment

Preferred Qualifications

• Big 4 audit background combined with in-house leadership experience
• Additional certifications such as CPA ACCA CFA or CISA
• Experience with regulatory audits and compliance frameworks in the UAE
• Strong understanding of ERP and financial systems
• Exposure to digital audit and continuous monitoring tools

Benefits

• Attractive Salary Benefits
• Strategic leadership role within a growing investment platform
• High visibility with Board and senior stakeholders
• Opportunity to shape governance and risk frameworks