Chief Internal Auditor

Description:

We are seeking an experienced Chief Internal Auditor to lead internal audit, enterprise risk, governance, and internal-control functions while providing independent assurance and strategic insights to executive leadership and the Board.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Lead the organization’s internal audit strategy and risk-based audit plan.
- Evaluate financial, operational, compliance, and internal-control frameworks.
- Identify key risks and recommend effective corrective actions.
- Present audit findings and risk insights to senior leadership and Audit Committees.
- Monitor remediation plans and implementation of audit recommendations.
- Strengthen governance, risk management, and control environments.
- Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing internal audit teams.
- Ensure compliance with applicable professional and regulatory standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Internal Audit, or a related field.
- CIA, CPA, ACCA, CISA, or equivalent certification is highly desirable.
- Strong knowledge of internal audit, enterprise risk, governance, and internal controls.

EXPERIENCE

- 12–18+ years of progressive internal audit experience.
- Experience as Chief Internal Auditor, Chief Audit Executive, Head of Internal Audit, or Internal Audit Director.
- Experience within large, complex, or multinational organizations.
- GCC experience is an advantage.