Audit Director (Mandarin Speaking)

Archibat; Dubai; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Archibat HR seeks an Audit Director for an international high‑end real estate development group with UK, UAE, and China operations. Based in Dubai, you will oversee internal audit, risk control, and compliance across the group and subsidiaries, reporting to the Group Chairman and COO.

You will build an international audit framework, run the annual plan, audit key areas, review contracts, and coordinate with external auditors and regulators to ensure governance and transparency across multiple

Qualifications

• 10+ years of large‑group audit or internal control experience
• At least 3 years in a head‑of‑audit role
• Familiarity with international accounting and auditing standards (ISA)

Responsibilities

• Establish internal audit systems and a global risk control framework
• Coordinate annual audit plan, special audits and risk assessments
• Conduct financial and operational audits across group and regional companies (UK, UAE, USA, Pakistan, Egypt, Guangzhou)
• Review contracts, supply chains and related‑party transactions for compliance
• Submit audit reports and improvement plans to Group Chairman and COO
• Coordinate with external auditors, banks, tax authorities and legal advisors
• Provide audit opinions to support decision‑making for investments and overseas projects

Skills

Audit leadership

Internal controls

Risk management

Cross‑border coordination

Audit reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree or above in Auditing/Accounting/Financial Management

Job description

Archibat HR is seeking a Audit Director for an international high-end real estate development group with operations spanning the UK, the UAE, and China, specializing in landmark luxury residential and mixed-use developments in Dubai, London, and beyond. The Group possesses end-to-end capabilities across the entire value chain—from land acquisition and design to construction, sales, and asset management. As a benchmark developer in the UK and UAE property markets, the company is driven by a core philosophy of «innovative design + international standards.» Backed by the professional collaboration of a multinational team and a proven track record of world‑class delivery, its portfolio is highly regarded by high‑net‑worth clients around the globe.

Job Overview

Responsible for coordinating the internal audit, risk control, and compliance oversight systems of the group and its subsidiaries, ensuring financial transparency, risk manageability, and governance standardization amid the group’s rapid international expansion. This position is based in Dubai and reports directly to the Group Chairman and the Group Chief Operating Officer (COO).

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and enhance the group’s internal audit systems and procedures, and build a risk control and compliance framework that meets international standards;
• Coordinate the group’s annual audit plan, special audits, risk assessments, and internal control reviews;
• Conduct financial and operational audits across the group and its regional companies (UK, UAE, USA, Pakistan, Egypt, Guangzhou);
• Implement full‑process audit supervision over key areas such as land acquisition, construction costs, sales collections, and fund utilization;
• Review financial data and capital flows, identify potential risks, and propose remedial recommendations;
• Examine group contracts, supply chains, and related‑party transactions to ensure compliance and transparency;
• Submit audit reports and improvement plans directly to the Group Chairman and COO, and oversee their implementation;
• Coordinate with external auditors, banks, tax authorities, and legal advisors to align the group’s financial governance with international standards;
• Participate in risk due diligence for group investments, financing, M&A, and overseas projects, providing audit opinions to support decision‑making.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Auditing, Accounting, Financial Management, or related fields;
• 10+ years of large‑group audit or internal control experience, with at least 3 years in a head‑of‑audit role;
• Prior audit experience in the real estate or construction industry with a «Big Four» accounting firm (KPMG, PwC, EY, Deloitte);
• Familiarity with Chinese real estate corporate financial models and fund management logic, capable of conducting systematic audits in alignment with international standards;
• Proficient in International Standards on Auditing (ISA), internal controls, and risk management frameworks;
• Possession of internationally recognized certifications such as CPA, ACCA, or CIA is preferred;
• Fluent in English and Chinese (both spoken and written), able to independently draft English audit reports and chair cross‑border meetings;
• Prior experience working in UAE is a must;
• Rigorous thinking and strong judgment, with the ability to maintain independence within a complex multinational structure;
• Resilient under pressure, capable of handling high‑intensity, multi‑project workloads in an international environment;
• Willingness to be based long‑term in Dubai.

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