Chalhoub Group
Internal Audit Manager
- Permanent
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 5 - 10 yrs
Job expiry date: 14/12/2025
Job overview
Date posted
30/10/2025
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Salary
AED 30,000 - 40,000 per month
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Experience
5 - 10 yrs
Seniority
Manager
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
14/12/2025
Job description
The Internal Audit Manager at Chalhoub Group will play a central role in safeguarding the Groupās assets, enhancing operational efficiency, and strengthening governance. Reporting to the Vice President of Internal Audit, this position involves leading complex internal audits, risk assessments, and advisory projects across multiple business units and geographies. The manager will design and execute a risk-based audit plan, evaluate internal control frameworks, and collaborate with senior stakeholders to improve business processes and governance standards. This is a high-impact role within a fast-evolving luxury retail group that values innovation, ethics, and continuous improvement.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Develop and execute the annual risk-based internal audit plan across retail, shared services, and regional operations
- Perform comprehensive risk assessments and identify key control gaps, operational inefficiencies, and compliance issues
- Lead internal audit engagements from planning to reporting, ensuring adherence to IIA standards and Chalhoub Group methodology
- Provide advisory support to business units on internal controls, policies, and governance frameworks (SOPs, DOAs, RACIs)
- Collaborate with data analytics teams to design continuous auditing dashboards and automate exception reporting
- Prepare and present quarterly Audit Committee reports alongside the Internal Audit Director
- Coach and review the work of audit team members, ensuring quality and timely delivery
- Coordinate with external auditors and consultants to align audit scopes and exchange findings
- Contribute to digital transformation of the audit function by introducing innovative tools and methodologies
- Stay informed of regulatory updates, emerging risks, and best practices in audit and retail operations
Experience & skills
- 7ā10 years of progressive experience in internal audit, including Big Four or GCC conglomerate background
- Professional certifications such as CIA, CPA, or ACCA required; additional credentials (CISA, CFE, C-Risk) preferred
- Strong knowledge of IIA standards, governance frameworks, and financial reporting principles
- Proven experience leading risk-based audits and managing audit teams
- Fluency in Arabic and English required
- Experience preparing high-quality reports for senior leadership and Audit Committees
- Strong business acumen with the ability to connect operational details to strategic objectives
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
- Analytical and data-driven mindset with exposure to audit analytics or BI tools
- Ability to work across diverse teams and regions within a complex retail environment
