Head of Internal Audit (EMIRATI)

We are hiring a 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐭 for an executive-level opportunity in 𝐃𝐮𝐛𝐚𝐢.This role is suited to an accomplished audit leader who can provide independent assurance, strengthen governance and control frameworks, and engage confidently with Board-level stakeholders, regulators, and senior management.𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬-Set the overall direction of the Internal Audit function, ensuring audit priorities remain aligned with the organisation’s evolving risk profile, regulatory obligations, and strategic priorities.-Provide independent insight to the Board Audit Committee and executive leadership on control effectiveness, governance weaknesses, emerging risks, and areas requiring management attention.-Oversee assurance coverage across core banking activities, financial crime controls, technology, treasury, credit, compliance, and other higher-risk areas.-Strengthen audit quality by introducing effective methodologies, analytics, reporting practices, and approaches that improve the depth and relevance of assurance work.-Maintain constructive relationships with regulators, external auditors, and senior stakeholders while coordinating responses to reviews, findings, and remediation commitments.-Lead and develop the audit team, ensuring strong technical capability, professional independence, clear accountability, and timely closure of significant audit issues.𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬-12+ years of experience within banking or financial services, including substantial depth in Internal Audit and assurance.-Previous Head of Internal Audit or comparable experience is strongly preferred.-Strong practical knowledge of risk-based auditing, governance, internal controls, regulatory compliance, and IIA professional standards.-Proven experience presenting complex audit matters to Board Audit Committees, senior executives, regulators, and external assurance providers.-Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Banking, Business Administration, Audit, or a related discipline.-CIA certification is highly preferred, with qualifications such as: CPA, ACCA, CISA, CFA, or CRMA considered an additional advantage.𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠This is an opportunity to lead an independent assurance function at the highest level, influence governance and risk decisions, and help strengthen the organisation’s overall control environment.𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲If you are a senior internal audit leader with extensive UAE banking experience and the credibility to operate with Boards, regulators, and executive management, we would be pleased to hear from you.***Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted***