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Internal Audit Director

Sundus
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Full-time
Director
Onsite
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Internal audit planningRisk-based auditingInternal controls assessmentCOSO frameworksSarbanes-OxleyUAE regulatory compliance

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Role

Internal Audit Director role located in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Audit, Risk and Compliance

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive, risk-based multi-year and annual internal audit plan.
  • Evaluate the design and operational effectiveness of controls, including COSO, Sarbanes-Oxley, or applicable local requirements.
  • Monitor alignment with local regulations, industry standards, and statutory-body guidance, including FSRA or UAE central bank guidance.
  • Identify and design anti-fraud criteria, controls, and investigative protocols.

Reporting, Coordination and Leadership

  • Present audit findings, risk metrics, and remediation progress to the Board Audit Committee and senior leadership.
  • Coordinate with external auditors to optimize assurance coverage.
  • Hire, train, mentor, and retain internal audit and specialized IT audit staff.

Requirements

  • Experience developing and executing multi-year and annual risk-based internal audit plans.
  • Ability to evaluate the design and operational effectiveness of internal controls.
  • Knowledge of applicable UAE regulations, industry standards, and statutory requirements.
  • Experience designing anti-fraud criteria, controls, and investigative protocols.
  • Ability to report audit findings, risk metrics, and remediation progress to board committees and senior leadership.
  • Experience coordinating audit work with external auditors.
  • Ability to lead, hire, train, mentor, and retain internal audit and specialized IT audit staff.

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