Senior Governance, Risk, and Compliance Internal Auditor

About the Role

The Senior Governance, Risk, and Compliance Internal Auditor will lead risk-based audit engagements across the organization in the United Arab Emirates, ensuring adherence to internal policies, international frameworks, and local regulations.

This role involves evaluating internal controls, conducting compliance assessments, reporting findings to senior management, and mentoring junior auditors to strengthen the control environment and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute risk-based internal audit engagements in line with IIA IPPF and COSO Framework
• Perform control testing and compliance assessments across financial, operational, and IT processes
• Identify key risks and control gaps, and develop actionable recommendations for remediation
• Prepare clear, concise, and impactful audit reports and presentations for senior management and the audit committee
• Coach, mentor, and develop junior audit team members to enhance their technical and professional skills
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely implementation of audit recommendations
• Monitor regulatory developments in the UAE and assess their impact on internal policies and controls

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related discipline
• 5–8 years of progressive internal audit or GRC experience
• Proven expertise in Internal Audit methodologies and Risk-Based Auditing
• In-depth knowledge of IIA IPPF and COSO Framework
• Hands-on experience with control testing and compliance assessment
• Strong report writing and presentation skills
• Demonstrated coaching or mentoring experience
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance standards in the United Arab Emirates

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certification such as CIA, CISA, or CRMA
• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Experience in financial services, banking, or insurance sectors
• Working knowledge of data analytics tools for audit
• Fluency in Arabic and English
• Experience leading regional or multinational audit teams

Skills

General Skills