VP, Corporate Affairs and Audit, Investment Office, Dubai, UAE

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VP, Corporate Affairs and Audit, Investment Office, Dubai, UAE
PER is partnering with a leading investment office in Dubai on an exciting opportunity to appoint a Vice President of Audit and Corporate Affairs. The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening assurance, governance, financial oversight and corporate administration across a growing investment office and its wider group of entities.

VP, Corporate Affairs and Audit, Investment Office, Dubai, UAE

Finance

Accounting & Tax

Operations

Middle East

10 - 15 years

15+ years

About our client

This is a senior finance leadership role focused on strengthening assurance, governance, financial oversight and corporate administration across the business. The role combines independent oversight with hands‑on responsibility across internal audit, risk and controls, corporate governance, entity administration, financial planning, procurement and incentive scheme governance.

What the job involves

• Internal Audit & Risk: Own the risk-based audit plan, leading internal audits, control reviews and investigations across financial, operational, technology, investment support and compliance functions
• Governance & Corporate Affairs: Oversee governance processes across the business and its entities, coordinating board and committee activities, statutory filings, corporate records and regulatory obligations globally
• Controls & Compliance: Assess control effectiveness, maintain remediation registers and ensure timely escalation of material risks, control failures and governance issues
• Financial Planning & Analysis: Lead annual budgeting and forecasting, monitor financial performance and liquidity, and deliver insightful reporting to senior management and the board
• Procurement & Commercial Management: Own the procurement framework, oversee supplier due diligence and lead negotiations for material contracts, ensuring compliance with budgets, policies and delegated authorities
• Incentive & Participation Schemes: Administer bonus and long-term incentive schemes, overseeing calculations, reconciliations, participant records, payments and Agreed-Upon Procedures
• Stakeholder & Team Management: Act as a trusted adviser to senior leadership and governance bodies, while managing internal teams and external advisers to ensure high-quality delivery
• Continuous Improvement: Drive improvements in financial reporting, systems, data quality, controls and governance frameworks, promoting accountability, confidentiality and operational excellence

Who we are looking for

• Qualified accountant (CPA, CA, ACA or equivalent)
• Senior-level experience within 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 is preferred
• Experience managing multi-jurisdictional company secretarial, statutory filing and corporate administration requirements
• Commercial experience across budgeting, management reporting, procurement, contract negotiations and incentive scheme administration
• Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills, with confidence using modern finance, audit and governance systems
• Independent, objective and commercially minded, with the confidence to challenge constructively and provide practical solutions
• Exceptional integrity, discretion and attention to detail, with the ability to manage highly sensitive information
• Willing to relocate to Dubai