Black & Grey HR is hiring an Internal Audit Lead (Group) for a large diversified holding group based in Abu Dhabi. This is a senior leadership role for an experienced internal auditor who can operate at group level, drive strong governance, and deliver high\-impact audits across multiple business units.
The role suits professionals who combine strategic thinking with strong hands\-on execution and stakeholder management.
Responsibilities:
\- Develop and execute the annual risk\-based audit plan across group entities
\- Build and maintain a practical risk universe reflecting real operational exposure
\- Identify key risk areas across procurement, inventory, revenue, projects, contracts, and shared services
\- Lead the complete audit lifecycle: planning, fieldwork, testing, documentation, and reporting
\- Prepare clear, evidence\-based audit reports with root cause analysis and action plans
\- Ensure high\-quality audit documentation and workpapers
\- Drive timely closure of audit findings with business owners
\- Engage closely with CFOs, GMs, Legal, Compliance, IT, Finance, and Operations teams
\- Present audit outcomes confidently to senior management
\- Escalate critical risks and manage sensitive matters professionally
\- Identify control gaps, leakage points, and fraud indicators
\- Lead special audits, investigations, and management reviews when required
\- Recommend process improvements and stronger governance frameworks
\- Use data analytics to strengthen audit coverage and reduce risk blind spots
\- Support continuous auditing for high\-risk areas such as payments, procurement, and inventory
\- Work with ERP and finance systems to generate audit insights
\- Mentor and guide internal audit team members
\- Improve audit maturity through training, templates, and best practices
Requirements
\- 10 to 14 years of internal audit experience within large groups or multi\-entity environments
\- CIA certification (mandatory)
\- Strong operational audit exposure in high\-volume or multi\-site businesses
\- Solid experience in financial controls, procurement, inventory, revenue, and shared services
\- Excellent reporting, communication, and stakeholder management skills
\- Willingness to travel within Abu Dhabi and visit operating entities
\- Big 4 background with in\-house audit experience
\- CPA, ACCA, or CISA certification
\- Exposure to audit committee and board\-level reporting
\- Experience in investigations and fraud risk management
\- Strong ERP exposure (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, or similar systems)
Benefits
\- Attractive Salary + Benefits
\- Senior leadership exposure within a diversified group
\- Opportunity to influence governance and risk culture at group level
\- High\-visibility role with strong career progression potential
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