Dubai-Based VP, Audit & Corporate Affairs

PER; North Bend (WA); On-site; USD 177,000 - 272,000; Full time

Job summary

PER is partnering with a leading Dubai-based investment office to appoint a Vice President of Audit and Corporate Affairs. The role strengthens assurance, governance, financial oversight and corporate administration across a multi-entity group.

The successful candidate will lead internal audits, risk management, and regulatory compliance, while overseeing secretarial duties, procurement and incentive schemes. Location is Dubai with relocation supported.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (CPA, CA, ACA or equivalent).
• Senior-level experience within an investment office, asset manager, private equity firm or complex multi-entity group.
• Proven ability to lead risk-based audits, evaluate controls, manage remediation and present findings to boards or audit committees.
• Strong knowledge of UAE corporate governance, entity administration and regulatory requirements. DFSA experience is preferred.
• Experience managing multi-jurisdictional company secretarial, statutory filing and corporate administration requirements.
• Commercial experience across budgeting, management reporting, procurement, contract negotiations and incentive scheme administration.
• Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills, with confidence using modern finance, audit and governance systems.
• Independent, objective and commercially minded, with the confidence to challenge constructively and provide practical solutions.
• Exceptional integrity, discretion and attention to detail, with the ability to manage highly sensitive information.
• Willing to relocate to Dubai

Responsibilities

• Internal Audit & Risk: Own the risk-based audit plan, leading internal audits, control reviews and investigations across financial, operational, technology, investment support and compliance functions
• Governance & Corporate Affairs: Oversee governance processes across the business and its entities, coordinating board and committee activities, statutory filings, corporate records and regulatory obligations globally
• Controls & Compliance: Assess control effectiveness, maintain remediation registers and ensure timely escalation of material risks, control failures and governance issues
• Financial Planning & Analysis: Lead annual budgeting and forecasting, monitor financial performance and liquidity, and deliver insightful reporting to senior management and the board
• Procurement & Commercial Management: Own the procurement framework, oversee supplier due diligence and lead negotiations for material contracts, ensuring compliance with budgets, policies and delegated authorities
• Incentive & Participation Schemes: Administer bonus and long-term incentive schemes, overseeing calculations, reconciliations, participant records, payments and Agreed-Upon Procedures
• Stakeholder & Team Management: Act as a trusted adviser to senior leadership and governance bodies, while managing internal teams and external advisers to ensure high-quality delivery
• Continuous Improvement: Drive improvements in financial reporting, systems, data quality, controls and governance frameworks, promoting accountability, confidentiality and operational excellence

Skills

Senior leadership

Audit & risk management

Governance

Financial analysis

Entity administration

Education

CPA/CA/ACA or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Job description

PER is partnering with a leading Dubai-based investment office to appoint a Vice President of Audit and Corporate Affairs. The role strengthens assurance, governance, financial oversight and corporate administration across a multi-entity group.

The successful candidate will lead internal audits, risk management, and regulatory compliance, while overseeing secretarial duties, procurement and incentive schemes. Location is Dubai with relocation supported.