Job Title: Head of Internal Audit
Company Name: Black & Grey Hr
Job Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Work Mode: On-site
Date Posted: 21-07-2026
Job Reference/ID: 546377000083436208
Job Description / Role:
Black & Grey HR is partnering with a leading diversified oil & gas services group with operations across the UAE, delivering integrated solutions to the energy sector. The Group is seeking an experienced Head of Internal Audit to provide independent assurance to the Board and Executive Management on the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal controls across the Group. The role leads the Internal Audit function, ensuring compliance, safeguarding assets, mitigating risks, and driving continuous business improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute the Group’s risk-based annual internal audit plan.
- Lead financial, operational, compliance, and special audits across all business units.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks.
- Identify control weaknesses, operational inefficiencies, and fraud risks, recommending practical improvements.
- Present audit findings, recommendations, and progress reports to Executive Management and the Audit Committee.
- Monitor implementation of agreed corrective actions and ensure timely closure of audit findings.
- Lead fraud investigations and support whistleblower reviews where required.
- Coordinate with External Auditors, Risk, Compliance, and Legal functions to ensure effective assurance coverage.
- Develop Internal Audit policies, methodologies, and quality assurance processes aligned with IIA Standards.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the Internal Audit team while promoting a culture of integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Experience Required:
- 12+ years of experience in Internal Audit, Risk, or Assurance, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Experience within diversified groups, industrial, engineering, logistics, infrastructure, or energy sectors is preferred.
Education Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- CIA preferred; CPA, CA, ACCA, CISA, or equivalent certifications are advantageous.
Skills Required:
- Strong knowledge of IPPF, COSO, risk-based auditing, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance.
- Excellent analytical, stakeholder management, leadership, and report-writing skills.
- Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP/Oracle) and audit analytics tools.
Employment / Job Type: FULL_TIME
Benefits: Attractive compensation package.
About the Company:
UAE recruitment and human resources consultancy supporting startups, small businesses, and corporates across the Gulf. The firm offers permanent and contract recruitment, executive search, recruitment process outsourcing, and advisory work covering policy design, organisational structuring, and compensation benchmarking, spanning technology, finance, construction, engineering, healthcare, retail, logistics, and professional services.
Company Industry: Oil & Gas
Department / Functional Area: Internal Audit
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates may apply by submitting their resume/CV through the official Black & Grey Hr career website.
