Internal Audit Services in the UAE

Independent internal audit reviews that test your controls, flag risk and give management and the board evidence-based assurance.

Our internal audit team reviews your operational, financial and compliance controls against how the business actually runs, not a generic checklist, so findings are specific enough to act on. Engagements can be a one-off review, a standing quarterly programme, or targeted work on a single process such as procurement or payroll.

Internal audit findings feed directly into your management reporting and, where a Relevant Activity applies, support your AML compliance obligations, so control weaknesses get fixed rather than just documented.

Key Benefits

Risk-based audit scope built around your actual operations
Clear findings ranked by severity, not a generic tick-box report
Follow-up review to confirm corrective actions were implemented
Reports written for both management and the board

Our Process

Scope the audit and agree the risk areas to test
Fieldwork: review documentation, controls and transactions
Report findings with a prioritised action plan
Follow-up review on remediation

Frequently Asked Questions

How is internal audit different from external audit?

Internal audit reviews your own controls and processes to help management improve them, and is not a statutory requirement. External audit is an independent opinion on your financial statements, often required for shareholders, banks or regulators.

How often should we run an internal audit?

It depends on your risk profile and size. Many businesses run a full review annually with lighter quarterly checks on higher-risk areas such as cash handling, procurement or payroll.

Can internal audit cover just one department or process?

Yes. We regularly scope engagements around a single process, such as inventory, procurement or payroll, rather than the whole business.

Do you report to the board directly?

We can present findings directly to the board or audit committee where that is how your governance is structured, alongside the management report.

What happens if the audit finds a serious control weakness?

We flag it immediately rather than waiting for the final report, and work with you on an interim fix while the full report and remediation plan are finalised.

Does internal audit help with AML and other regulatory compliance obligations?

Yes, a well-run internal audit programme is one of the strongest ways to demonstrate to regulators that your controls are actually working, not just documented on paper.