Is internal audit mandatory in the UAE?

Mandatory for listed companies, banks, insurers and DIFC / ADGM regulated entities. Increasingly required by group parents and lenders for private companies.

What is a risk-based internal audit plan?

A three-year audit universe scored on likelihood and impact, with an annual plan approved by the audit committee — aligned with the IIA IPPF.

Do you cover IT general controls?

Yes. ITGC reviews across access management, change management, backup / recovery and cybersecurity, aligned to ISO 27001 and NIST CSF.

Can you co-source with our in-house team?

Yes. Co-sourced engagements for specialised areas (IT, forensics, treasury) alongside your internal audit head.

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Internal Audit UAE

Outsourced and co-sourced internal audit, risk-based plans, SOX-style controls testing.

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Internal Audit UAE by Bin Ghannam: Outsourced and co-sourced internal audit, risk-based plans, SOX-style controls testing. Delivered across the UAE — mainland, ADGM, DIFC, JAFZA, DAFZA, DMCC, RAKEZ and DSOA — and signed by a senior partner.

Provider: Bin Ghannam
Jurisdiction: UAE-wide
Approvals: ADGM · DIFC · MoE
Response time: WhatsApp < 5 min

Independent, risk-based internal audit for boards and audit committees across mainland, ADGM, DIFC and free-zone entities. Aligned with the IIA International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF).

Scope: three-year audit universe, annual risk-based plan, controls testing, operational reviews, IT general controls, fraud risk assessments and management-letter reporting to the audit committee.

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Internal Audit UAE — frequently asked questions

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Is internal audit mandatory in the UAE?: Mandatory for listed companies, banks, insurers and DIFC / ADGM regulated entities. Increasingly required by group parents and lenders for private companies.
What is a risk-based internal audit plan?: A three-year audit universe scored on likelihood and impact, with an annual plan approved by the audit committee — aligned with the IIA IPPF.
Do you cover IT general controls?: Yes. ITGC reviews across access management, change management, backup / recovery and cybersecurity, aligned to ISO 27001 and NIST CSF.
Can you co-source with our in-house team?: Yes. Co-sourced engagements for specialised areas (IT, forensics, treasury) alongside your internal audit head.

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