DAMAC Properties

Senior Director-Internal Audit

DAMAC Properties  •  United Arab Emirates (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

Audit Planning

  • Develop and own the risk-based Annual Audit Plan for the data centre business, aligned with the enterprise risk register and senior management’s priorities
  • Conduct structured risk assessment workshops with business leadership to identify high-impact, high-likelihood risk areas requiring audit coverage
  • Present the Annual Audit Plan and resource requirements to the SVP-Internal Audit and ongoing oversight
  • Continuously adapt the plan in response to emerging risks, regulatory changes, and strategic business pivots

Audit Execution & Quality Assurance

  • Lead end-to-end execution of operational, financial, IT/OT, compliance, and advisory audit engagements
  • Supervise and coach audit managers and senior auditors through planning, fieldwork, evidence evaluation, and reporting phases
  • Apply recognised methodologies including IIA International Standards, COBIT 2019, ISO 19011, and relevant ISACA frameworks
  • Perform or direct specialist technical audits covering critical facility systems, DCIM, BMS, cybersecurity controls, and cloud platforms
  • Maintain and operate the Internal Quality Assessment (IQA) programme; act on findings to continuously improve audit practices

Experience

  • Minimum 15 years of progressive internal audit experience
  • Demonstrated experience auditing data centre, critical facilities, telecoms, cloud, or digital infrastructure businesses
  • CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) – desirable
  • One or more of: CISA, CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, ISO 50001, PMP, CDCP – required
DAMAC Properties

About DAMAC Properties

Since 2002, DAMAC Properties and DAMAC International have been synonymous with redefining luxury living. Our portfolio comprises over 75 towers, with over 20 in various planning and development stages. We have delivered over 48,000 homes, with more than 50,000 planned across 15 global cities, including Dubai, Riyadh, Toronto, London, and Miami.

Our projects include master communities- DAMAC Hills, DAMAC Hills 2, DAMAC Lagoons as well as three more in the pipeline including DAMAC Suncity, DAMAC Riverside and DAMAC Islands; residential projects such as Cavalli Tower, and Safa One; and hospitality developments featuring globally renowned brands such as Radisson, Paramount, Rotana, and DAMAC Maison — along with an exclusive island resort in the Maldives, soon to be operated by Mandarin Oriental. These are reinforced by 100+ global awards and partnerships with brands like Versace and Roberto Cavalli.

Our global influence extends from the Middle East to Europe, Asia, and North America. Founded by Hussain Sajwani, our family-owned ethos champions D&I with over 100 nationalities. With close to 50% female representation and a strong Emiratisation drive, we foster innovation and creativity. We enable aspirations and cultivate a learning environment that encourages growth for our employees.

Industry
Real Estate & Property
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Dubai, AE
Year Founded
2002
Website
damacproperties.com
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