Senior Internal Audit Lead: M&A & Assurance Excellence

Remote DXB; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Masdar seeks an experienced Internal Audit Leader to drive technical audits across Investment Life Cycle areas, including Strategy, Business Development and M&A. You will lead teams, ensure quality, and deliver timely results.

Responsibilities include reviewing RCMs, developing papers, and maintaining strong client relationships while guiding fieldwork and risk assessments with adherence to IIA standards.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of experience in senior auditing or advisory roles, specifically in Business Development, M&A transactions, or Financial Modelling.
• Experience in internal audit of corporate and business unit processes.
• Strong knowledge of internal auditing and accounting principles.
• Familiarity with the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and the IIA Code of Ethics.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage technical audits covering key business functions and the Investment Life Cycle (ILM), including Strategy, Business Development, and M&A.
• Manage assigned audit teams to ensure work meets quality requirements and timelines.
• Provide on-the-job training and constructive feedback to audit team members.
• Review and approve Risk Control Matrices (RCMs) and develop working papers to support findings.
• Manage client relationships and ensure high audit satisfaction levels.
• Participate in annual risk assessment exercises and update risk registers.
• Supervise and monitor fieldwork performed by internal audit service providers.

Skills

Senior auditing

Advisory roles

Business Development

M&A transactions

Financial modelling

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Engineering

Job description

Masdar seeks an experienced Internal Audit Leader to drive technical audits across Investment Life Cycle areas, including Strategy, Business Development and M&A. You will lead teams, ensure quality, and deliver timely results.

Responsibilities include reviewing RCMs, developing papers, and maintaining strong client relationships while guiding fieldwork and risk assessments with adherence to IIA standards.