Senior Audit & Controlling Manager

About the role

We are a well‑established family office operating a diversified portfolio of companies across the GCC. We are seeking a commercially‑minded Senior Audit & Controlling Manager to strengthen our financial governance framework and protect the group from risk.

Key responsibilities

• Lead internal audits across all portfolio entities, ensuring compliance with policies and standards.
• Challenge financial performance, identify emerging risks and propose corrective actions before they materialise.
• Conduct forensic reviews and fraud investigations to uncover irregularities.
• Partner with senior leadership on governance, compliance and control‑improvement initiatives.
• Mentor finance teams, promote best practices and drive continuous improvement.

Required profile

• 6–8 years of experience in audit, controlling or risk assurance, preferably at a Big 4 or top‑tier firm (manager level or higher).
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CA or CPA.
• Proven experience in forensic accounting or fraud investigations.
• Exposure to multi‑entity environments, GCC markets or family offices.
• Fluency in English; additional European language (e.g., German, Spanish) is a strong plus.

Required skills