Head of Internal Audit,

Job Description : Head of Internal Audit, Risk & Process Excellence DUBAI (Builder | Executor | CFO Partner) Why This Role Exists Legends is building a next-generation CFO and advisory practice. To do that, we need more than reports and compliance. We are looking for a hands-on Internal Audit leader who can diagnose businesses, fix whats broken, create structure where chaos exists, and leave processes stronger than they found them. This is a build-from-zero role — for someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves as much as leading from the front. What You’ll Actually Do Lead & Execute Internal Audits · Design risk-based internal audit plans aligned with business priorities (not textbook theory). · Personally execute audits end-to-end: · Planning & scoping · Process walk-throughs · Control testing · Fieldwork & issue validation · Focus on real business impact — cash flow, leakage, scalability, and decision-making support. Create Order Where None Exists · Build practical SOPs from scratch in businesses that don’t yet have structure. · Redesign broken or outdated processes to make them: · Faster · Cleaner · More controlled · Create process maps, control matrices, and RACI frameworks that teams actually follow. Identify Risks & Fix Them · Spot financial, operational, compliance, and system risks before they become expensive. · Translate risks into clear, implementable improvements. · Partner with CFO teams to strengthen: · Revenue cycles · Procurement & vendor controls · Payroll & treasury · Month-end close Systems, Tech & Automation Focus · Audit ERP, accounting, CRM, and operational systems. · Review data integrity, workflows, approvals, and audit trails. · Work with CFO and tech teams to: · Improve system usage · Support automation · Avoid “ERP in name only” scenarios. Reports That Management Actually Reads · Prepare clean, insightful internal audit reports — no jargon, no fear-mongering. · Clearly articulate: · What’s wrong · Why it matters · How to fix it · Present findings directly to CFOs, founders, and senior leadership. · Track closure and ensure fixes don’t stay only on PowerPoint. What Makes This Role Unique · You build the internal audit function · You execute, not just review · You work directly with leadership · You influence how businesses operate, not just how they report This is not a compliance box-ticking role. This is about business improvement with teeth. Who Will Thrive in This Role · Someone who enjoys messy environments and turns them into structure · A professional who balances controls with commercial reality · A leader who doesn’t hide behind juniors, templates, or theory · Someone who wants to be known for fixing businesses, not just auditing them Experience & Background · 8–12+ years in Internal Audit, Risk, Process Improvement, or Consulting · Experience with SMEs, multi-entity groups, or fast-growing businesses is a strong plus Mindset We Value More Than Titles · Builder’s mindset · High ownership · Strong judgment · Sharp communication Why Join Legends · Be part of a forward-thinking, advisory-led firm · Build a function that directly aligns with CFO services · Real influence, real ownership, real growth · Opportunity to eventually scale this into a Centre of Excellence

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