Regional Director of Internal Audit – Middle East & Africa

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Regional Director of Internal Audit to lead the audit function for a multi‑country healthcare diagnostics provider across the Middle East and Africa. Reporting to the Audit Committee and senior leadership, you will shape risk‑based audit strategies and ensure robust governance throughout the region.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute a risk‑based internal audit plan covering all operational countries.
• Evaluate internal controls, risk management, and governance processes across multiple business units and brands.
• Ensure compliance with local and international regulations in each jurisdiction.
• Lead investigations into suspected fraud and recommend corrective actions.
• Present audit findings and strategic recommendations to the Board and C‑suite.
• Manage and develop a distributed internal audit team across the region.
• Identify cost‑optimization and revenue‑protection opportunities.

Required profile

• 10‑12+ years of internal audit experience, including at least 4 years in a multi‑country regional leadership role (MEA experience preferred).
• Background in healthcare, diagnostics, pharmaceuticals or similarly regulated industries.
• Professional certifications such as CIA, CPA, CA or ACCA (CFE a plus).
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration; Master’s degree preferred.
• Fluent English; Arabic is a strong plus.
• Willingness to travel 30‑40% within the MEA region.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of IFRS and local GAAP across multiple jurisdictions.
• Experience with ERP systems – SAP and Oracle.
• Proficiency in data‑analytics tools – Power BI, ACL and IDEA.

What we offer

• Strategic leadership role with regional impact.
• Competitive executive compensation package.
• Opportunity to drive governance across a high‑growth, multi‑country operation.