Mark Williams are supporting a leading Abu Dhabi-based investment organization to appoint a UAE National Senior Internal Auditor
This position offers the opportunity to work across a diverse range of business activities, including investment operations, corporate functions and portfolio companies.

The successful candidate will play an important role in evaluating internal controls, identifying potential risks and supporting the continued development of a robust governance and assurance framework.
Working closely with senior audit leadership, the individual will be responsible for delivering risk-based audits, providing practical recommendations and engaging with key stakeholders across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities
• Execute risk-based internal audit assignments across investment activities, operational departments and corporate functions
• Support the development and implementation of annual/longer-term internal audit plans
• Assess the effectiveness of internal controls, governance processes and risk management frameworks, identifying areas for improvement
• Manage end-to-end audit engagements, including planning, fieldwork, testing, documentation and reporting
• Identify control weaknesses, regulatory compliance gaps and potential operational or financial risks
• Prepare clear and concise audit reports, highlighting key findings, recommendations and proposed corrective actions
• Work collaboratively with business stakeholders to agree practical remediation plans and strengthen internal processes
• Monitor the implementation of agreed audit recommendations and conduct follow-up reviews to assess progress
• Support audit activities relating to investment portfolios and associated entities
• Contribute to Audit Committee reporting, management presentations and internal audit performance update
• Coordinate with internal/external audit service providers to maintain consistent audit quality
• Ensure audit activities are undertaken in accordance with applicable professional standards, internal policies and established audit methodologies
• Provide guidance and knowledge sharing to junior colleagues, contributing to the development of internal audit capabilities

Key Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• 4–6 years of relevant professional experience within internal audit, risk management or a closely related function.
• Previous experience within banking, investments or the wider financial services sector would be advantageous.
• Professional qualifications such as CIA, CPA or ACCA are highly desirable
• Good understanding of internal audit methodologies, risk assessment, governance frameworks and internal controls
• Knowledge of IFRS/IAS, financial reporting principles and relevant regulatory requirements
• Familiarity with IIA professional standards and recognised internal audit practices
• Experience preparing audit reports, presenting findings and engaging with senior stakeholders
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess complex processes and recommend practical improvements
• UAE National candidates are preferred