Job Description:Job Title: Regional Director of Internal Audit - Middle East & AfricaLocation: Regional (Cairo, Egypt / Jeddah, KSA / with travel to other MEA countries)Employment Type: Full-time / ExecutiveAbout the RoleWe 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.Key ResponsibilitiesRegional Audit Strategy: Develop and execute a risk-based internal audit plan covering all operational countriesControls & Compliance: Evaluate internal controls, risk management, and governance processes across multiple business units and brandsRegulatory Adherence: Ensure compliance with local and international regulations across all jurisdictionsFraud Prevention: Lead investigations into suspected irregularities and recommend corrective actionsExecutive Reporting: Present audit findings and strategic recommendations to the Board and C-suiteTeam Leadership: Manage and develop a distributed internal audit team across the regionRevenue Assurance: Identify cost optimization and revenue protection opportunitiesQualifications & ExperienceExperience: 10-12+ 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 industriesCertifications: CIA, CPA, CA, or ACCA required. CFE is a plusEducation: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration. Master's degree preferredLanguages: Fluent English required. Arabic is a strong plusTravel: Willingness to travel 30-40% within the MEA regionKey CompetenciesStrong knowledge of IFRS and local GAAP across multiple jurisdictionsExperience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and data analytics tools (Power BI, ACL, IDEA)Proven ability to present to Board and Audit Committee levelHigh ethical standards and professional skepticismExcellent stakeholder management across culturesWhat We OfferStrategic leadership role with regional impactCompetitive executive compensation packageOpportunity to drive governance across a high-growth, multi-country operationHow to ApplyInterested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter detailing their multi-country audit leadership experienceRequired Skills:• Data• Prevention• Business Units• Protection• Assurance• Internal Audit• ERP• Compliance• Internal Controls• Corrective Actions• Arabic• Healthcare• Compensation• Stakeholder Management• Travel• Data Analytics• Optimization• SAP• Analytics• Risk Management• Team Leadership• Strategy• Regulations• Power BI• Oracle• Education• Administration• Accounting• Finance• Business• English• Leadership• Management