Senior Audit Manager - Ports

Talents Tide; Dubai; Presencial; AED 180.000 - 240.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Internal audit

Audit management

Governance

Risk management

Controls assessment

Reporting

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Educación

ACCA/CPA/CIA/CFA

Descripción del empleo

Senior Audit Manager – Port

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Audit Manager – Ports to join a leading government entity in Dubai. The successful candidate will oversee complex audit assignments covering ports, customs, free zones, logistics, and related government operations, providing independent assurance over governance, risk management, financial controls, and operational effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex internal and operational audit engagements.
• Evaluate internal controls, governance frameworks, risk management, 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 key 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.

Requirements

• 7+ years of internal audit experience, with proven experience managing audit engagements.
• Experience within ports, customs, free zones, logistics, maritime, government, or other highly regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of governance, risk management, internal controls, and audit methodologies.
• Arabic language proficiency is required.
• ACCA, CPA, CIA, or CFA certification is required.
• Proven experience leading audit teams and managing senior-level stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, communication, report-writing, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience within a government or government-related environment is highly desirable.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a senior audit professional with strong leadership capabilities and a solid understanding of the risks and operational complexities associated with ports, customs, free zones, and government-related entities.

Gender: Open to all candidates
Location: Dubai, UAE
Experience: 7+ years
Language: Arabic preferred
Certification: ACCA / CPA / CIA / CFA required