Internal Audit Manager

Talents Tide; Dubai; On-site; AED 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Talents Tide in Dubai is seeking an experienced Internal Audit Manager (Group Level) to establish and lead the function across the group. You will build the internal audit framework, policies, and procedures aligned with best practices and drive governance improvements.

The role focuses on developing a risk-based audit plan covering financial, operational, and compliance audits, and reporting insights to senior leadership and the board.

Qualifications

• Experience in internal audit across financial, operational, and compliance areas.
• Proven track record establishing or enhancing internal audit functions.
• Strong knowledge of risk management, governance, and internal control frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead the group-level internal audit function with policies and procedures.
• Develop and implement a risk-based, group-wide audit plan.
• Conduct audits to assess controls, risk management, and governance effectiveness.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership and the board.

Skills

Internal audit

Risk management

Governance framework

Stakeholder management

Education

CIA/ACCA/CPA (advantage)

Job description

Internal Audit Manager (Group Level) | Dubai

Talents Tide is looking for its client in Dubai for an experienced Internal Audit Manager to establish and lead the internal audit function at a group level.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and build the Internal Audit function from the ground up, including frameworks, policies, and procedures aligned with best practices.
• Develop and implement a risk-based audit plan covering financial, operational, and compliance audits across the group.
• Conduct comprehensive audits (financial, operational, and process audits) to evaluate internal controls, risk management, and governance effectiveness.
• Identify control gaps, inefficiencies, and risks, and provide actionable recommendations to senior management.
• Monitor implementation of audit recommendations and ensure timely closure of findings.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders across business units to strengthen internal controls and improve operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, internal policies, and corporate governance standards.
• Prepare and present audit reports and insights to senior leadership and board-level stakeholders.

Candidate Requirements

• Strong experience in internal audit across financial, operational, and compliance areas.
• Proven track record in establishing or enhancing internal audit functions.
• Solid understanding of risk management, governance, and internal control frameworks.
• Experience within a group-level or multi-entity environment is preferred.
• Professional certifications such as CIA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent are an advantage.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.