Senior Head of Internal Audit – UAE National

Qataryello; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Qataryello in the UAE seeks a seasoned Chief Internal Auditor to lead a large, diversified regional organisation's internal audit function. The role focuses on risk-based planning, governance, and technology controls across multi-entity operations.

You will report to the board or audit committee, mentor the internal audit team, and oversee IT controls and data analytics audits, driving remediation and governance improvements.

Qualifications

• UAE National ONLY
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Auditing, Business Administration, Risk Management, or a related field
• CIA preferred; CPA, CA, ACCA, CISA, CRMA, or equivalent advantageous
• Minimum 15 years' experience in internal audit, assurance, or risk management
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Risk management

Internal audit

Governance

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Auditing/Business Administration/Risk Management

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Qataryello in the UAE seeks a seasoned Chief Internal Auditor to lead a large, diversified regional organisation's internal audit function. The role focuses on risk-based planning, governance, and technology controls across multi-entity operations.

You will report to the board or audit committee, mentor the internal audit team, and oversee IT controls and data analytics audits, driving remediation and governance improvements.