UAE National Head of Internal Audit & Assurance

intelligentsolutionshr; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Intelligent Solutions HR is partnering with a prominent UAE semi-government organisation to hire a Head of Internal Audit. This senior leadership role reports to the Audit Committee and executive management, responsible for establishing and leading an independent, risk-based internal audit function aligned with international standards and UAE regulations.

The position offers a strategic opportunity to strengthen governance, risk management, and internal controls within a highly regulated and

Qualifications

• Qualified with CIA, CPA, ACCA or CISA preferred.
• 10–15 years of progressive internal audit experience in regulated environments.
• Experience engaging with Boards and Audit Committees.
• Strong knowledge of UAE regulatory frameworks and enterprise risk management.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business; master's preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a risk-based internal audit strategy and annual plan.
• Lead internal audit activities across operations, IT, and compliance.
• Provide independent assurance to Audit Committee and senior management.
• Identify control gaps and ensure timely closure of audit findings.
• Advise leadership on governance, risk, and control improvements.

Skills

Internal audit

Risk management

Governance

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Ethics

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CIA

CPA

ACCA

CISA

Job description

Intelligent Solutions HR is partnering with a prominent UAE semi-government organisation to hire a Head of Internal Audit. This senior leadership role reports to the Audit Committee and executive management, responsible for establishing and leading an independent, risk-based internal audit function aligned with international standards and UAE regulations.

The position offers a strategic opportunity to strengthen governance, risk management, and internal controls within a highly regulated and