Senior Internal Auditor (UAE National)

Mark Williams Recruitment; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 260,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Mark Williams Recruitment is supporting a leading Abu Dhabi-based investment organization to appoint a Senior Internal Auditor. The role covers risk-based audits across investment activities, corporate functions and portfolio entities, delivering practical recommendations and strengthening governance.

The successful candidate will work with senior audit leadership to develop annual plans, assess internal controls and report findings to the Audit Committee, with focus on regulatory compliance and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• 4–6 years of relevant experience in internal audit, risk management or related functions.
• Experience in banking, investments or financial services is advantageous.
• Professional qualifications such as CIA, CPA or ACCA are highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of internal audit methodologies, risk assessment and governance frameworks.
• Knowledge of IFRS/IAS and regulatory requirements.
• Experience preparing audit reports and presenting findings to senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills to assess complex processes and propose improvements.

Responsibilities

• Execute risk-based internal audit assignments across investment activities, operations and corporate functions.
• Support development and implementation of annual/longer-term internal audit plans.
• Assess effectiveness of internal controls, governance processes and risk management frameworks.
• Manage end-to-end audit engagements including planning, fieldwork, testing, documentation and reporting.
• Identify control weaknesses, regulatory gaps and potential operational or financial risks.
• Prepare clear audit reports with findings and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to agree remediation plans and strengthen processes.
• Monitor implementation of recommendations and conduct follow-ups.
• Contribute to Audit Committee reporting and management presentations.
• Coordinate with internal/external audit providers to maintain quality.

Skills

Internal Audit

Risk Assessment

Governance Frameworks

Stakeholder Engagement

Audit Reporting

IFRS Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

CIA/CPA/ACCA desirable

Job description

Mark Williams are supporting a leading Abu Dhabi-based investment organization to appoint a UAEN Senior Internal Auditor

This position offers the opportunity to work across a diverse range of business activities, including investment operations, corporate functions and portfolio companies.

The successful candidate will play an important role in evaluating internal controls, identifying potential risks and supporting the continued development of a robust governance and assurance framework.

Working closely with senior audit leadership, the individual will be responsible for delivering risk-based audits, providing practical recommendations and engaging with key stakeholders across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute risk-based internal audit assignments across investment activities, operational departments and corporate functions
• Support the development and implementation of annual/longer-term internal audit plans
• Assess the effectiveness of internal controls, governance processes and risk management frameworks, identifying areas for improvement
• Manage end-to-end audit engagements, including planning, fieldwork, testing, documentation and reporting
• Identify control weaknesses, regulatory compliance gaps and potential operational or financial risks
• Prepare clear and concise audit reports, highlighting key findings, recommendations and proposed corrective actions
• Work collaboratively with business stakeholders to agree practical remediation plans and strengthen internal processes
• Monitor the implementation of agreed audit recommendations and conduct follow-up reviews to assess progress
• Support audit activities relating to investment portfolios and associated entities
• Contribute to Audit Committee reporting, management presentations and internal audit performance update
• Coordinate with internal/external audit service providers to maintain consistent audit quality
• Ensure audit activities are undertaken in accordance with applicable professional standards, internal policies and established audit methodologies
• Provide guidance and knowledge sharing to junior colleagues, contributing to the development of internal audit capabilities

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• 4–6 years of relevant professional experience within internal audit, risk management or a closely related function.
• Previous experience within banking, investments or the wider financial services sector would be advantageous.
• Professional qualifications such as CIA, CPA or ACCA are highly desirable
• Good understanding of internal audit methodologies, risk assessment, governance frameworks and internal controls
• Knowledge of IFRS/IAS, financial reporting principles and relevant regulatory requirements
• Familiarity with IIA professional standards and recognised internal audit practices
• Experience preparing audit reports, presenting findings and engaging with senior stakeholders
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess complex processes and recommend practical improvements