Head of Internal Audit – Dubai

About the role

Orient Takaful PJSC, part of the Al‑Futtaim Group, is looking for a Head of Internal Audit to lead an independent audit function across the organisation and its subsidiaries in Dubai. The role will provide objective assurance on governance, risk management and internal controls while ensuring compliance with Central Bank of UAE regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute a risk‑based annual audit plan covering finance, operations, IT and compliance, approved by the Board Audit Committee.
• Maintain and review the Internal Audit Charter at least every three years.
• Coordinate with external auditors and regulatory bodies.
• Assess the effectiveness of the “Three Lines Model” and report findings directly to the Board Audit Committee without management filtering.
• Safeguard the independence of the audit function by avoiding involvement in design or operation of internal controls.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting, finance, auditing, risk management, insurance or related field.
• Professional audit or risk certification preferred (CIA, CPA, ACCA, CISA, CII, ACII).
• Minimum five years of internal or external audit experience within insurance or a financial institution.
• Strong knowledge of insurance operations, regulatory frameworks and risk governance.

Required skills

• Internal audit methodology and risk‑based planning.
• Regulatory compliance (CBUAE).
• IT audit concepts.
• Evaluation of internal control effectiveness.