Devika Balachandran

I’m an Internal Audit, Risk Advisory, and Compliance professional with 11+ years of experience spanning Big Four consulting (KPMG) and leading conglomerates. I focus on risk-based internal audits, enterprise-wide risk assessments, and strengthening governance through practical, controls-led recommendations.

In my current role as a Group Senior Internal Auditor at Ghobash Group, I report to the Head of Internal Audit and present audit findings, risk insights, and progress updates to the Audit Committee and senior management. I develop and implement risk-based internal audit planning, build and consolidate entity-level risk registers, and support fraud investigations and governance advisory to business stakeholders.

Previously at Al Tayer Group, I planned and executed end-to-end audits across engagement planning, fieldwork, reporting, and management presentations. I also performed system and application control reviews, including user acceptance testing (UATs), and used data analytics to support audit planning, execution, and continuous auditing.

Across both roles, I helped mature internal audit effectiveness, supported establishment of internal audit functions for clients, and delivered quality assurance and governance support. I’m also comfortable managing co-sourced audits and mentoring junior auditors to build capability and professional development.