Head of Internal Audit - UAE National

QatarYello; Dubai International Financial Centre; Sur place; AED 500 000 - 900 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

QatarYello is seeking an accomplished leader to head its internal audit function in Dubai. The role requires steering risk-based audit plans, overseeing enterprise-wide risk assessments, and reporting to governance committees to strengthen controls across all business lines.

The ideal candidate will have UAE National status, a Bachelor's degree in a related field, and professional qualifications (CIA preferred; CPA/CA/ACCA/CISA/CRMA advantageous).

Qualifications

• UAE National ONLY
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Auditing, Business Admin, Risk Management, or related field
• CIA preferred; CPA, CA, ACCA, CISA, CRMA, or equivalent advantageous

Responsabilités

• Lead and maintain an independent internal audit function.
• Develop and execute risk-based annual and multi-year audit plans.
• Conduct enterprise-wide risk assessments covering strategic, financial, operational, technology, and governance risks.
• Oversee financial, operational, compliance, governance, cybersecurity, and technology audits.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, policies, and key business processes.
• Present audit findings, emerging risks, and performance updates to governance committees.
• Monitor remediation actions and validate corrective measures.
• Lead investigations, fraud reviews, and special assignments as required.
• Assess governance, compliance, risk management frameworks, and technology controls.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the internal audit team while maintaining professional standards and quality assurance.

Connaissances

Leadership

Risk-based auditing

Governance

Data analytics

IT controls

Fraud risk

Board reporting

Mentoring

Quality assurance

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Audit/Business

CIA preferred

CPA/CA/ACCA/CISA/CRMA advantageous

Outils

ERP systems

Description du poste

A large diversified regional organisation with operations across multiple sectors

• Lead and maintain an independent internal audit function.
• Develop and execute risk-based annual and multi-year audit plans.
• Conduct enterprise-wide risk assessments covering strategic, financial, operational, technology, and governance risks.
• Oversee financial, operational, compliance, governance, cybersecurity, and technology audits.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, policies, and key business processes.
• Present audit findings, emerging risks, and performance updates to governance committees.
• Monitor remediation actions and validate corrective measures.
• Lead investigations, fraud reviews, and special assignments as required.
• Assess governance, compliance, risk management frameworks, and technology controls.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the internal audit team while maintaining professional standards and quality assurance.

The successful candidate will possess the following:

• UAE National ONLY
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Auditing, Business Administration, Risk Management, or a related field.
• Professional qualification such as CIA preferred; CPA, CA, ACCA, CISA, CRMA, or equivalent advantageous.
• Minimum 15 years' experience in internal audit, assurance, or risk management roles.
• At least 5 years' experience in a senior leadership capacity.
• Demonstrated experience reporting to board-level or audit committee stakeholders.
• Strong background in risk-based auditing within complex or multi-entity environments.
• Expertise across governance, enterprise risk management, compliance, fraud risk, and internal controls.
• Experience with ERP systems, technology assurance, IT controls, and data analytics.
• Regional experience within the GCC is preferred.