
Michael Page
Head of Internal Audit
- Permanent
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 15 - 20 yrs
Job expiry date: 29/10/2026
Job overview
Date posted
14/09/2026
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Salary
AED 60,000 - 100,000 per month
Compensation
Comprehensive package + relocation
Experience
15 - 20 yrs
Seniority
Director
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
29/10/2026
Job description
A large, diversified regional organisation with operations across multiple sectors needs a Head of Internal Audit to lead and maintain its independent internal audit function. You report directly to governance leaders and build audit strategy that spans the enterprise, not just a single division. Risk-based annual and multi-year audit plans get developed and executed under your direction. Enterprise-wide risk assessments covering strategic, financial, operational, technology and governance risks fall within your scope, alongside oversight of financial, operational, compliance, governance, cybersecurity and technology audits. Internal controls, policies and key business processes are evaluated for effectiveness on an ongoing basis. Audit findings, emerging risks and performance updates get presented to governance committees regularly. Remediation actions are monitored and corrective measures validated before they are signed off. Investigations, fraud reviews and special assignments come to you as required, and the internal audit team is led, mentored and developed while professional standards and quality assurance are maintained throughout.
Required skills
Key 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
- Investigate fraud reviews and special assignments as required
- Assess governance, compliance, risk management frameworks and technology controls
- Mentor and develop the internal audit team while maintaining professional standards and quality assurance
Experience & skills
- Hold UAE nationality, a mandatory requirement for this role
- Complete a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Auditing, Business Administration, Risk Management or a related field
- Carry a professional qualification such as CIA, preferred, with CPA, CA, ACCA, CISA or CRMA advantageous
- Bring a minimum of 15 years of experience in internal audit, assurance or risk management roles
- Provide at least 5 years of experience in a senior leadership capacity
- Demonstrate experience reporting to board-level or audit committee stakeholders
- Show a strong background in risk-based auditing within complex or multi-entity environments
- Apply expertise across governance, enterprise risk management, compliance, fraud risk and internal controls
- Draw on experience with ERP systems, technology assurance, IT controls and data analytics
- Offer regional GCC experience, preferred