Senior Internal Audit Specialist – Abu Dhabi

About the role

We are looking for a Senior Internal Audit Specialist to join the Internal Audit function in Abu Dhabi. The role will focus on delivering risk‑based audits, evaluating internal controls, and providing practical recommendations to strengthen governance, risk management and compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, lead and execute end‑to‑end internal audit engagements in line with the approved audit plan.
• Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, governance processes and risk‑management frameworks.
• Identify control gaps, operational risks and process inefficiencies and propose actionable solutions.
• Prepare high‑quality audit reports with clear findings, risk assessments and recommendations.
• Present audit findings to the Chief Internal Auditor, Audit Manager and relevant business stakeholders.
• Monitor implementation of audit recommendations and conduct follow‑up audits to validate corrective actions.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in internal or external audit, preferably with exposure to Big 4 or reputable consulting firms.
• Proven experience reporting directly to the Chief Internal Auditor or Audit Manager.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex findings professionally.

Required skills

• CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) certification.
• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) certification.
• CRMA (Certification in Risk Management Assurance) certification.
• CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) certification.
• CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) certification.