Senior Audit Manager - Ports

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