DP World
Group Manager - Business Audit
- Permanent
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 5 - 10 yrs
- Urgent
Job overview
Date posted
12/11/2025
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Experience
5 - 10 yrs
Seniority
Manager
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
27/12/2025
Job description
The Group Manager - Business Audit at DP World is a senior role within the Group Internal Audit (GIA) function, responsible for leading high-quality audits across DP Worldâs global operations covering ports, logistics, marine services, and technology divisions. The position entails planning, executing, and reporting on complex internal audits, ensuring alignment with the Global Internal Audit Standards (2024) and the COSO Internal Control Framework. Based in Dubai with international travel up to 50%, the Group Manager oversees audits that span multiple geographies and business units, providing assurance on risk management, governance, and internal control effectiveness. The role also involves collaborating with executive management and the Audit Committee, delivering audit findings that drive constructive change and process improvement. In addition to traditional audit responsibilities, the position supports innovative initiatives such as agile auditing, risk integration, data analytics, and AI-driven continuous auditing. The incumbent contributes to GIAâs transformation strategy, acting as a trusted advisor to business leaders while promoting strong governance culture and compliance across the organization. The role offers exposure to global operations, diverse industries, and cross-functional collaboration, providing a strategic platform for professional growth within a dynamic and international environment.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Lead and participate in risk-based audits of varying complexity across business units, regions, and corporate divisions both on-site and remotely
- Plan, document, and execute audits in accordance with GIA methodologies and audit procedures
- Prepare comprehensive audit reports that summarize findings, root causes, and actionable recommendations for management and the Audit Committee
- Build and maintain strong relationships with senior management and stakeholders to promote effective communication and constructive engagement during audits
- Apply sound risk and control knowledge to identify issues, evaluate internal control effectiveness, and propose practical mitigation strategies
- Support the continuous assessment and update of the Groupâs audit universe and risk registers
- Lead and manage cross-functional teams and guest auditors during audit assignments, ensuring timely completion and adherence to quality standards
- Perform active follow-up on audit recommendations, ensuring effective implementation and closure of open issues
- Utilize data analytics and technology audit tools to enhance audit coverage and deliver data-driven insights
- Participate in special reviews, consulting engagements, and ad hoc projects as assigned by GIA leadership
- Contribute to the enhancement of GIAâs Quality and Assurance Improvement Program, improving audit effectiveness and efficiency
- Represent the GIA department in key internal forums and liaise with external auditors and government audit bodies as required
- Support departmental transformation initiatives such as the Centres of Excellence Programme, AI audit tools (e.g., Argus), and continuous auditing frameworks
- Provide coaching and mentorship to junior team members and promote knowledge sharing across the global audit network
Experience & skills
- Hold a bachelorâs degree in business, finance, or a related discipline
- Possess a professional financial qualification such as ACA, CPA, CIMA, or equivalent; CIA qualification preferred
- Have a minimum of 5â7 years of audit-related experience post-qualification, with at least 3â5 years in internal audit management
- Demonstrate strong understanding of corporate governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks
- Possess knowledge of the Global Internal Audit Standards (2024) and COSO Internal Control Framework
- Show experience using data analytics in audit work and familiarity with tools such as Power BI or QlikView
- Exhibit strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities
- Demonstrate excellent communication, report writing, and presentation skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
- Possess effective supervisory skills and experience managing multiple audit projects simultaneously
- Be proactive, self-managed, and adaptable to dynamic, cross-cultural environments
- Display strong interpersonal and collaboration skills with multicultural awareness and sensitivity
- Experience in the logistics, maritime, or supply chain industry is desirable
- Experience in Big 4 or large multinational internal audit environments preferred
- Fluent in English (spoken and written); additional languages such as Arabic, Spanish, French, Mandarin, or Hindi are advantageous
- Willingness to travel internationally up to 50% for audit engagements and reviews
