Dubai Senior Audit Manager – Ports & Logistics

Talents Tide; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Talents Tide in Dubai, UAE, seeks a Senior Audit Manager – Ports to oversee complex internal and operational audits across ports, customs, free zones, logistics and related government operations. The role requires strong governance, risk management and reporting skills, with leadership of audit teams and stakeholder engagement.

Arabic language proficiency is required, and ACCA/CPA/CIA/CFA certifications are mandatory.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of internal audit experience.
• Experience in ports, customs, free zones, logistics, or regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of governance, risk management, internal controls, and audit methodologies.
• Arabic language proficiency required.
• ACCA, CPA, CIA, or CFA certification required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex internal and operational audit engagements.
• Evaluate governance frameworks, risk management, internal controls and financial processes.
• Conduct risk-based audits across port, customs, free zone, and logistics-related operations.
• Identify control gaps, operational risks, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Prepare and review comprehensive audit reports and recommendations.
• Present audit findings and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders.
• Lead, coach, and develop audit team members.
• Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and corrective actions.
• Contribute to the development of the annual audit plan and risk assessment.
• Ensure audit activities comply with relevant professional standards, regulations, and internal policies.

Skills

Internal audit

Audit management

Governance

Risk management

Controls assessment

Reporting

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Education

ACCA/CPA/CIA/CFA

Job description

Talents Tide in Dubai, UAE, seeks a Senior Audit Manager – Ports to oversee complex internal and operational audits across ports, customs, free zones, logistics and related government operations. The role requires strong governance, risk management and reporting skills, with leadership of audit teams and stakeholder engagement.

Arabic language proficiency is required, and ACCA/CPA/CIA/CFA certifications are mandatory.