Regional Director of Internal Audit
Client of Pillars Consultancy - Recruitment Egypt
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Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Regional Audit Strategy: Develop and execute a risk-based internal audit plan covering all operational countries
- Controls & Compliance: Evaluate internal controls, risk management, and governance processes across multiple business units and brands
- Regulatory Adherence: Ensure compliance with local and international regulations across all jurisdictions
- Fraud Prevention: Lead investigations into suspected irregularities and recommend corrective actions
- Executive Reporting: Present audit findings and strategic recommendations to the Board and C-suite
- Team Leadership: Manage and develop a distributed internal audit team across the region
- Revenue Assurance: Identify cost optimization and revenue protection opportunities
Desired Candidate Profile
We are seeking a seasoned Regional Director of Internal Audit on behalf of our client, a leading multi-country healthcare diagnostics provider. This executive will lead the internal audit function across several countries in the Middle East and Africa, reporting directly to the Audit Committee and senior leadership.
Qualifications & Experience
- Experience: 10 12+ years in internal audit, with at least 4 years in a multi-country regional leadership role (MEA experience strongly preferred)
- Sector Preference: Healthcare, diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, or similarly regulated industries
- Certifications: CIA, CPA, CA, or ACCA required. CFE is a plus
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration. Master's degree preferred
- Languages: Fluent English required. Arabic is a strong plus
- Travel: Willingness to travel 30 40% within the MEA region
Key Competencies
- Strong knowledge of IFRS and local GAAP across multiple jurisdictions
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and data analytics tools (Power BI, ACL, IDEA)
- Proven ability to present to Board and Audit Committee level
- High ethical standards and professional skepticism
- Excellent stakeholder management across cultures
Company Industry
- Medical
- Healthcare
- Diagnostics
- Medical Devices
Department / Functional Area
- Accounts
- Taxation
- Audit
- Company Secretary
Keywords
- Regional Director Of Internal Audit
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Client of Pillars Consultancy - Recruitment Egypt
We are seeking a seasoned Regional Director of Internal Audit on behalf of our client, a leading multi-country healthcare diagnostics provider. This executive will lead the internal audit function across several countries in the Middle East and Africa, reporting directly to the Audit Committee and senior leadership.