Director of Internal Audit - Electrical Manufacturing

McGregor Boyall is seeking a Director of Internal Audit to establish and lead its Group Internal Audit function for a diversified group with operations across the GCC. This is a strategic leadership opportunity for an experienced audit professional who can build the function from the ground up, strengthen governance and risk management, and provide independent assurance directly to the Board.

McGregor Boyall is a women-owned global recruitment consultancy founded in 1987, with offices across the UK & Europe, the Middle East, and North America. We offer comprehensive recruitment and workforce solutions to organizations across Financial Services and Commerce & Industry.

This role is based in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, with flexibility to travel across the GCC. Apply now to lead this critical function.

Company Overview

McGregor Boyall is a women-owned global recruitment consultancy founded in 1987. Headquartered in the City of London, with established footprints across the UK & Europe, the Middle East, and North America. We offer end-to-end recruitment and workforce solutions, including contingent and retained search, embedded talent partnerships, advisory services, and project-based hiring across permanent and contract markets. We support organisations across Financial Services and Commerce & Industry, with expertise spanning all technology verticals and core business functions.

With over four decades of success, our reputation is built on deep market expertise, specialist knowledge, and a consultative approach to delivery. We partner with organisations as a trusted strategic talent advisor, combining speed, quality, and long-term relationship management to deliver exceptional outcomes.

Quick Details

• Salary Range: Not Specified
• Job Type: Full-time
• Qualifications: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification is mandatory. Additional professional qualifications such as CPA, ACCA, CA, CISA or CFE would be advantageous.
• Experience: Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in internal and/or external audit. At least 5 years leading a Group or multi-entity Internal Audit function.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish the Group Internal Audit function, including its charter, policies, methodologies and audit framework.
• Develop and execute a risk-based annual audit plan across financial, operational, compliance, IT and manufacturing activities.
• Assess governance, enterprise risk management and internal controls across multiple entities.
• Lead fraud investigations, whistleblowing reviews and compliance assessments.
• Present audit findings, risk insights and recommendations directly to the Board.
• Drive remediation of audit findings and continuous improvement in internal controls.
• Build and develop a high-performing Internal Audit team.
• Coordinate with external auditors and other relevant stakeholders.

Requirements

• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in internal and/or external audit.
• At least 5 years leading a Group or multi-entity Internal Audit function.
• CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) certification is mandatory.
• Proven experience establishing or transforming an Internal Audit function.
• Strong GCC experience, with exposure to manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Experience within a diversified group, conglomerate or complex corporate environment.
• Excellent stakeholder management and Board-level communication skills.
• UAE-based, with flexibility to travel across the GCC.
• Arabic language skills are a plus.

Benefits

• Opportunity to establish and lead a Group Internal Audit function from the ground up.
• Strategic leadership role with direct reporting to the Board.
• Work within a diversified group with operations across the GCC.
• Enhance governance and risk management across multiple entities.
• Build and develop a high-performing Internal Audit team.