Head of Internal Audit

Job description / Role

Kinetic has partnered with a leading Pharmaceutical company who are hiring a Head of Internal Audit to be based in the UAE.

Please note that you must meet all the criteria set out below for your application to be considered. Suitable candidates will be contacted within 5 working days. If you are not contacted by us within that time, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion.

Key aspects of the role include:
- Strategizes & plans the Internal Audit and ensures its execution within the budgets, maintaining the desired quality.
- Develop a risk-based audit plan addressing key business practices across all functions and locations.
- Prepare and or review, finalize and deliver audit reports; communicate audit findings and develop recommendations.
- Assess the efficiency and effectiveness of a company's internal controls and processes.
- Collaborate with internal business functions for compliance, contracts and internal investigations.
- Provide strategic guidance, develop policies and implement best practices for internal audit across the organization.

- Must have at least 10 years of relevant experience within the Pharmaceutical Industry.
- Preferably with Middle East experience.
- Expertise in internal control processes, risk management, quality and compliance.
- Must have Finance or Chartered Accountancy background or Internal Audit Qualifications.
- Exhibits strong analytical skills and attention to details.
- Experience in establishing strong relationships with key stakeholders.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Arabic is a plus.

About the Company

Kinetic is a Middle East-based company that has been successfully providing a full range of recruitment solutions for leading Pharmaceutical, Agritech, Medical Device, Chemical and Sustainability organizations since 2012.

We provide an executive search service geared to any level of roles within these verticals which is led by industry experts. Our service is driven by innovative, established and proven research teams who customize each individual requirement from our clients.