VP Corporate Affairs & Audit – Investment Office

About the role

This senior finance leadership position is responsible for strengthening assurance, governance, financial oversight and corporate administration across the investment office. The role combines independent oversight with hands‑on responsibility across internal audit, risk, controls, governance and financial planning.

Key responsibilities

• Own the risk‑based audit plan and lead internal audits, control reviews and investigations across financial, operational, technology and compliance functions.
• Oversee governance processes, coordinate board and committee activities, manage statutory filings and ensure regulatory compliance globally.
• Assess control effectiveness, maintain remediation registers and escalate material risks and governance issues.
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, financial performance monitoring and reporting to senior management and the board.
• Manage the procurement framework, supplier due diligence and negotiate material contracts in line with budgets and policies.
• Administer bonus and long‑term incentive schemes, handling calculations, reconciliations and payments.
• Act as a trusted adviser to senior leadership while managing internal teams and external advisers.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial reporting, systems, data quality, controls and governance frameworks.

Required profile

• Qualified accountant (CPA, CA, ACA or equivalent) with senior‑level experience in an investment office, asset manager, private equity firm or complex multi‑entity group.
• Proven ability to lead risk‑based audits, evaluate controls, manage remediation and present findings to boards or audit committees.
• Strong knowledge of UAE corporate governance, entity administration and regulatory requirements; DFSA experience preferred.
• Experience in multi‑jurisdictional company secretarial, statutory filing and corporate administration.
• Commercial experience in budgeting, management reporting, procurement, contract negotiations and incentive scheme administration.
• Willingness to relocate to Dubai.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel
• Financial analysis
• Modern finance, audit and governance systems