Internal Auditor

Kayali; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A beauty and fragrance company in the United Arab Emirates is seeking an experienced Internal Auditor to lead the audit function across the organization. The role involves developing and executing audit plans, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing strategic insights to senior leadership. Ideal candidates will have at least 10 years of experience in internal audit or risk management, along with relevant educational qualifications and certifications.

Benefits

Premium Medical, Dental and Vision coverage

Volunteer Day and Professional Development Days

Birthday leave and employee discounts

Quarterly product gifting

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in internal audit, risk management or financial controls.
• Deep understanding of IFRS and internal control frameworks.
• Proven ability to lead complex audits.

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive risk-based internal audit plan.
• Partner with leadership on internal controls and risk strategies.
• Deliver clear audit reports with actionable recommendations.

Skills

Internal audit

Risk management

Financial controls

Analytical skills

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

CPA, CIMA, CIA or equivalent certification

Tools

ERP systems

Business intelligence tools

Job description

Who We Are

Fueled by passion, KAYALI was founded in 2018 by beauty mogul and fragrance fanatic, Mona Kattan. Translating to ‘my imagination’ in Arabic, KAYALI provides a modern fragrance experience inspired by Mona’s rich Middle Eastern heritage and the art of layering scents to help you create your mood; sharing scents becomes a ritual and smelling good is both an act of goodwill and self-love. Mona collaborates with some of the world’s most renowned perfumers and sources the finest ingredients to create unique juices that are infinitely memorable, long‑lasting and cruelty‑free. Each luxurious fragrance is an ode to true craftsmanship and tells a special story, from the addictive notes to the multi‑faceted jeweled bottles.

Our Mission

To make everyone feel like the diamond they are! To build a global community of fragrance lovers through the power of scent and by providing them with the most innovative and luxurious fragrances, education and sharing our Middle Eastern fragrance rituals with the world.

Summary

Reporting to the CFO, the Internal Auditor will lead the internal audit function across KAYALI group of companies, ensuring robust governance, risk management and internal control frameworks are in place and operating effectively. This role is critical in safeguarding the company’s assets, enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring compliance with regulatory and financial standards. The auditor will act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership, providing independent assurance and actionable insights to support sustainable growth and value creation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Audit Strategy & Execution – Develop and execute a comprehensive risk‑based internal audit plan aligned with business priorities; lead audits across financial, operational, compliance, insurance and IT domains; ensure timely reporting of findings and recommendations to senior leadership and the Audit Committee.
• Governance & Risk Management – Partner with executive leadership to assess and strengthen internal controls and risk mitigation strategies; monitor emerging risks and regulatory changes; support enterprise risk management initiatives and contribute to the development of risk registers.
• Insurance Oversight – Review and assess the adequacy of insurance coverage across business units; ensure compliance with insurance policies and contractual obligations; evaluate claims management processes and recommend improvements to mitigate risk and cost.
• Compliance & Controls – Ensure adherence to IFRS, UAE regulatory requirements and internal policies; support finance team with the annual external audit process; oversee implementation and testing of controls related to financial reporting, operational processes and IT systems; lead investigations into suspected fraud, misconduct or control breaches.
• Reporting & Insights – Deliver clear, concise, and impactful audit reports with actionable recommendations; present findings to the Audit Committee and senior management; track remediation efforts and ensure timely closure of audit issues.
• Leadership & Collaboration – Foster a culture of integrity, curiosity and continuous improvement; collaborate cross‑functionally with Legal, Finance, Supply Chain, P&C and Commercial teams to enhance control environments; lead or participate in key company projects; serve as a trusted advisor to the CFO on matters of governance, risk and insurance.

Benefits

• Premium Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• Find Your Magic Days, Volunteer Day and Professional Development Days
• Birthday leave, egg freezing benefits and employee discounts on Kayali products
• Quarterly product gifting

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in internal audit, risk management or financial controls, preferably in beauty, retail or consumer packaged goods.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; CPA, CIMA, CIA or equivalent certification strongly preferred.
• Deep understanding of IFRS, internal control frameworks, audit methodologies and insurance risk management.
• Proven ability to lead complex audits and collaborate and influence senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, communication and leadership skills.
• Experience with ERP systems and business intelligence tools.
• High integrity, sound judgment and a proactive, solution‑oriented mindset.
• Entrepreneurial spirit with ability to work independently.