Head of Internal Audit - UAE National (Emiratisation)

General Overview

We are partnering with a prominent semi-government organisation within the UAE insurance and healthcare ecosystem to hire a Head of Internal Audit . This is a senior leadership role reporting to the Audit Committee and executive management , with responsibility for establishing and leading an independent, risk-based internal audit function aligned with international standards and UAE regulatory requirements.

The role offers a strategic opportunity to strengthen governance, risk management, and internal controls within a highly regulated and nationally significant organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain a risk-based Internal Audit strategy and annual audit plan aligned with organizational objectives and regulatory expectations.
• Lead and oversee all internal audit activities, including operational, financial, IT, compliance, and governance audits.
• Provide indepen...