Global Real Estate Internal Audit Director, Dubai

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 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