Head of Audit

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Head of Audit

1 Vacancy
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Offer Salary

$350,000.00 - $450,000.00 /yearly

For Freelance

Job Description

Head of Audit Location: United Arab Emirates We are seeking an accomplished Head of Audit to lead the Internal Audit function for a Financial Institution in the UAE. This senior leadership role is res...

Head of Audit

Location: United Arab Emirates

We are seeking an accomplished Head of Audit to lead the Internal Audit function for a Financial Institution in the UAE. This senior leadership role is responsible for providing independent assurance on governance, risk management, and internal controls across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and oversee Internal Audit in line with CBUAE regulations, international standards (IIA), and best practices.
Develop and execute a risk based audit plan.
Provide independent and objective assurance to the Board Audit Committee and Senior Management.
Evaluate the effectiveness of governance frameworks, internal controls, and risk management processes.
Oversee regulatory audits and manage relationships with regulators and external auditors.
Lead, mentor, and develop a high performing audit team.
Identify emerging risks, including cyber risk, AML/CFT, and operational resilience.
Ensure timely reporting of audit findings and follow up on remediation actions.

Key Requirements

10+ years of experience in internal audit within the Finance sector, with significant experience in the UAE.
Proven experience in a senior audit leadership role (Head of Audit / Senior Audit Manager).
Strong knowledge of CBUAE regulations, laws, and regulatory expectations in the UAE.
Professional certifications such as CIA, CA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent are highly preferred.
Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to operate at Board and Executive Management level.

Seniority Level

Director

Employment Type

Full time

Job Function

Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Banking

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