Internal Audit Lead

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

Black & Grey HR is hiring an Internal Audit Lead (Group) for a large diversified holding group based in Abu Dhabi. This is a senior leadership role for an experienced internal auditor who can operate at group level, drive strong governance, and deliver high-impact audits across multiple business units.

The role suits professionals who combine strategic thinking with strong hands‑on execution and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the annual risk‑based audit plan across group entities
• Build and maintain a practical risk universe reflecting real operational exposure
• Identify key risk areas across procurement, inventory, revenue, projects, contracts, and shared services
• Lead the complete audit lifecycle: planning, fieldwork, testing, documentation, and reporting
• Prepare clear, evidence‑based audit reports with root cause analysis and action plans
• Ensure high‑quality audit documentation and workpapers
• Drive timely closure of audit findings with business owners
• Engage closely with CFOs, GMs, Legal, Compliance, IT, Finance, and Operations teams
• Present audit outcomes confidently to senior management
• Escalate critical risks and manage sensitive matters professionally
• Identify control gaps, leakage points, and fraud indicators
• Lead special audits, investigations, and management reviews when required
• Recommend process improvements and stronger governance frameworks
• Use data analytics to strengthen audit coverage and reduce risk blind spots
• Support continuous auditing for high‑risk areas such as payments, procurement, and inventory
• Work with ERP and finance systems to generate audit insights
• Mentor and guide internal audit team members
• Improve audit maturity through training, templates, and best practices

Requirements

• 10 to 14 years of internal audit experience within large groups or multi‑entity environments
• CIA certification (mandatory)
• Strong operational audit exposure in high‑volume or multi‑site businesses
• Solid experience in financial controls, procurement, inventory, revenue, and shared services
• Excellent reporting, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Willingness to travel within Abu Dhabi and visit operating entities
• Big 4 background with in‑house audit experience
• CPA, ACCA, or CISA certification
• Exposure to audit committee and board‑level reporting
• Experience in investigations and fraud risk management
• Strong ERP exposure (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, or similar systems)

Benefits

• Attractive Salary + Benefits
• Senior leadership exposure within a diversified group
• Opportunity to influence governance and risk culture at group level
• High‑visibility role with strong career progression potential