Job description

The Vice President - Internal Audit (Cybersecurity & Technology Risk) for CPX leads the organization’s entire internal audit function, ensuring integrity, transparency, and robust governance across all financial, operational, and cybersecurity domains. Reporting directly to the Audit Committee and Board, this executive role provides independent assurance over CPX’s operations, systems, and projects, emphasizing risk management, control effectiveness, and compliance with UAE and international regulations. The position requires the design and execution of a comprehensive risk-based audit plan that covers financial performance, IT systems, cybersecurity, operational technology (OT), cloud infrastructure, and physical security. The VP collaborates closely with the CFO, CISO, CTO, and Legal/Risk functions to ensure CPX maintains the highest standards of resilience, compliance, and control integrity. The role involves leading audits that assess the company’s adherence to global cybersecurity standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, and IEC 62443, while ensuring compliance with local data protection and regulatory frameworks. Responsibilities include establishing the strategic direction of the audit department, overseeing audit execution and reporting, fostering external auditor and regulator relationships, and providing detailed, actionable audit insights to the Board. The VP is also tasked with mentoring a high-performing team of auditors specializing in cybersecurity, technology, financial, and operational domains, while championing innovation, automation, and continuous improvement within audit processes. This position sits at the intersection of cybersecurity, governance, and executive leadership, demanding deep technical and regulatory expertise and the ability to influence strategic decision-making at the board level.