Head of Internal Audit & Risk Assurance

Confidential Careers; Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Careers is seeking a Head of Internal Audit in Dubai to lead an outsourced function, coordinate with the GRA Committee, and ensure risk‑based audit practices. The incumbent will manage the outsourced provider, oversee compliance matters, and liaise with the Head of Strategy on risk governance.

A CIA/CPA/CFE/CISA or MSc is preferred with 15+ years of audit experience. Responsibilities include developing audit plans, evaluating controls, and reporting to the CEO and Board.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Certification as a CIA, CPA, CFE, CISA or Master's degree in Management.
• Fifteen (15) years of full-time audit experience in major business establishment in related fields.
• Extensive knowledge and skills in applying internal auditing and accounting principles and practices, management principles and preferred business practices.
• Considerable knowledge of the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and the Code of Ethics developed by the Institute of Internal Auditors.
• Knowledge of management information systems terminology, concepts and practices.
• Considerable skill in conducting quality control reviews of audit work products.
• Skill in collecting and analyzing complex data, evaluating information and systems, and drawing logical conclusions.
• Considerable skill in negotiating issues and resolving problems.
• Considerable skill in effective verbal and written communications, including active listening skills and skill in presenting findings and recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Develop a disciplined and systematic approach to evaluate and improve the audit function.
• Lead and direct the Internal Audit function and coordinate with external auditors.
• Develop and execute audit plans; provide independent assessment to the GRA Committee and management.
• Establish risk-based internal audit plans and implement them to provide assurance and advice.
• Review and appraise the soundness and application of controls and governance.
• Issue periodic reports to the CEO and Audit Committee; maintain relationships with auditors and professional bodies.
• Support continuous improvement programs to satisfy shareholders and improve efficiency.
• Maintain Internal Audit policies aligning with IIA ISACA standards.

Skills

Audit experience

Internal controls

Risk assessment

Quality control

Data analysis

Verbal & written communication

Negotiation

Governance & ethics

Education

Bachelor's degree

CIA/CPA/CFE/CISA or Master's in Management

Job description

Confidential Careers is seeking a Head of Internal Audit in Dubai to lead an outsourced function, coordinate with the GRA Committee, and ensure risk‑based audit practices. The incumbent will manage the outsourced provider, oversee compliance matters, and liaise with the Head of Strategy on risk governance.

A CIA/CPA/CFE/CISA or MSc is preferred with 15+ years of audit experience. Responsibilities include developing audit plans, evaluating controls, and reporting to the CEO and Board.