Head of Internal Audit — Risk & Controls Leader (Dubai)

largest conglomerate in UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Largest Conglomerate in UAE, headquartered in Dubai, is seeking a Head of Internal Audit to lead the internal audit function across the group on site. This full-time role focuses on developing and executing a comprehensive risk-based audit plan covering all business units and support functions.

You will oversee audit engagements, review reports, ensure internal controls, and monitor compliance with laws and policies, while providing independent assurance to the board and senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills to assess complex data, identify trends and evaluate control environments.
• Experience in financial risk management and finance to understand exposures and impact on decisions.
• Experience in internal audit leadership, including planning, execution, reporting and remediation follow-up.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills with senior management and board.
• Proven people management capabilities, mentoring audit professionals and building high-performing teams.
• Professional qualifications CIA, CPA, ACCA, CA or equivalent; degree in accounting/finance/business; regional conglomerate experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the internal audit function across the conglomerate.
• Develop and execute a risk-based audit plan covering all business units and support functions.
• Oversee audit engagements and review audit reports.
• Ensure effectiveness of internal controls and compliance with laws and policies.
• Provide independent assurance to senior leadership and the board.
• Collaborate with finance, risk, operations and business leaders.
• Mentor the audit team and stay updated with best practices and regulatory changes.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Financial Risk Management

Internal Controls

Leadership

Communication

People Management

Education

CIA/CPA/ACCA/CA qualification

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Job description

Largest Conglomerate in UAE, headquartered in Dubai, is seeking a Head of Internal Audit to lead the internal audit function across the group on site. This full-time role focuses on developing and executing a comprehensive risk-based audit plan covering all business units and support functions.

You will oversee audit engagements, review reports, ensure internal controls, and monitor compliance with laws and policies, while providing independent assurance to the board and senior leadership.