Chief Internal Audit & Risk Assurance

The Corporate Institute; Muscat; On-site; OMR 20,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporate Institute is seeking an experienced Head of Internal Audit to lead governance, risk management, and internal controls across the Group. You will design risk-based annual plans, oversee audits, and provide independent assurance to the Board and Audit Committee.

The role focuses on strategic advisory, fraud prevention, and strengthening the control environment, with leadership of a high-performance audit team. This is a senior, on-site role based in Oman.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Internal Audit function with strategic leadership, governance, risk management and internal controls across the Group.
• Direct and oversee operational, financial, compliance, IT, and project audits across all Group entities.
• Develop and execute an annual risk-based audit plan aligned with key organizational risks.
• Provide independent assurance to the Board, Audit Committee, and executive management on effectiveness of governance and controls.
• Lead fraud investigations, special reviews, and management-requested assignments with confidentiality.
• Monitor implementation of audit recommendations and ensure timely closure of findings.

Job description

The Corporate Institute is seeking an experienced Head of Internal Audit to lead governance, risk management, and internal controls across the Group. You will design risk-based annual plans, oversee audits, and provide independent assurance to the Board and Audit Committee.

The role focuses on strategic advisory, fraud prevention, and strengthening the control environment, with leadership of a high-performance audit team. This is a senior, on-site role based in Oman.