Regional Director of Internal Audit – Middle East & Africa

Location: Regional (Cairo Egypt / Jeddah KSA / with travel to other MEA countries)

Employment Type: Full-time / Executive

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.

• 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

• Experience: 1012 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: Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or Business Administration. Masters degree preferred
• Languages: Fluent English required. Arabic is a strong plus
• Travel: Willingness to travel 3040% within the MEA region

• 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

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

Interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter detailing their multi-country audit leadership experience