Internal Audit Lead (Group)

Full time Black & Grey HR United Arab Emirates

Posted On 23/01/2026

Overview

Job Information and description for an Internal Audit Lead (Group) based in Abu Dhabi. This is a senior leadership role for an experienced internal auditor who can operate at group level, drive governance, and deliver high-impact audits across multiple business units.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the annual risk-based audit plan across group entities
• Build and maintain a practical risk universe reflecting real operational exposure
• Identify key risk areas across procurement, inventory, revenue, projects, contracts, and shared services
• Lead the complete audit lifecycle: planning, fieldwork, testing, documentation, and reporting
• Prepare clear, evidence-based audit reports with root cause analysis and action plans
• Ensure high-quality audit documentation and workpapers
• Drive timely closure of audit findings with business owners
• Engage closely with CFOs, GMs, Legal, Compliance, IT, Finance, and Operations teams
• Present audit outcomes confidently to senior management
• Escalate critical risks and manage sensitive matters professionally
• Identify control gaps, leakage points, and fraud indicators
• Lead special audits, investigations, and management reviews when required
• Recommend process improvements and stronger governance frameworks
• Use data analytics to strengthen audit coverage and reduce risk blind spots
• Support continuous auditing for high-risk areas such as payments, procurement, and inventory
• Work with ERP and finance systems to generate audit insights
• Mentor and guide internal audit team members
• Improve audit maturity through training, templates, and best practices

Requirements

• 10 to 14 years of internal audit experience within large groups or multi-entity environments
• CIA certification (mandatory)
• Strong operational audit exposure in high-volume or multi-site businesses
• Solid experience in financial controls, procurement, inventory, revenue, and shared services
• Excellent reporting, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Willingness to travel within Abu Dhabi and visit operating entities
• Big 4 background with in-house audit experience
• CPA, ACCA, or CISA certification
• Exposure to audit committee and board-level reporting
• Experience in investigations and fraud risk management
• Strong ERP exposure (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, or similar systems)

Benefits

• Attractive Salary + Benefits
• Senior leadership exposure within a diversified group
• Opportunity to influence governance and risk culture at group level
• High-visibility role with strong career progression potential