Director – Quality Assurance and Improvement – Majid Al Futtaim – Dubai, UAE
Posted date [2025-11-27]
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Director – Quality Assurance and Improvement – Majid Al Futtaim – Dubai, UAE
Position Overview
The Director – Quality Assurance and Improvement at Majid Al Futtaim Dubai oversees the development, implementation, and continuous enhancement of the Group Audit & Advisory Services Quality Assurance and Improvement Program. The role ensures that internal audit practices meet professional standards, regulatory expectations, and organizational goals while driving continuous improvement, governance excellence, and audit methodology advancement.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Professional Services
Function: Accounting/Auditing
Salary: 42000–52000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities
* Serve as a change agent by driving the continuous improvement agenda and embedding best practices across GA&AS.
* Provide independent assurance that internal audit delivery meets internal standards and the Institute of Internal Auditors’ Standards and Code of Ethics.
* Ensure QAIP initiatives are fully integrated into internal audit methodologies, procedures, and day-to-day practices.
* Act as custodian of internal audit governance documents, including charters, manuals, and frameworks.
* Support the Chief Audit Officer and GA&AS Leadership in enhancing audit methodologies and governance frameworks.
* Lead and project-manage annual audit risk assessments, ensuring availability of accurate data and business intelligence.
* Monitor and report on execution of the annual audit plan, highlighting delays, restrictions, and scope-related issues.
* Oversee the effective use of Audit Management Software and ensure consistent adoption across all audit engagements.
* Contribute to monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting submissions to ARC and the Board.
Ideal Profile
* Master’s degree in Business Administration, Corporate Governance, Risk Management, Quality Management, or related fields.
* Professional certifications such as CIA or CQA strongly preferred.
* Strong experience in internal audit functions, consulting environments, or governance roles.
* Experience in quality assurance, benchmarking assessments, maturity evaluations, and large-scale transformation initiatives.
* 18+ years of experience in Internal Audit, Governance, Risk & Compliance, or related disciplines.
* Minimum 5 years in a management role with proven leadership and communication skills.
Skills Set
* Internal audit quality assurance
* Governance and methodology enhancement
* Risk assessment and audit planning
* Audit performance monitoring
* Audit management systems
* Stakeholder reporting
* Compliance with IIA Standards
* Strategic transformation oversight
Why Join Us
* Play a senior leadership role shaping audit quality, governance, and best practices across the group.
* Work in a forward-thinking environment committed to continuous improvement and transformation.
* Collaborate with high-level stakeholders, including executive leadership and board committees.
* Build a rewarding career within a diverse organization that values expertise, integrity, and strategic thinking.
About the Company
Majid Al Futtaim is a leading regional group known for its innovation, operational excellence, and customer-centric business models across retail, lifestyle, leisure, and real estate. Its Dubai-based Holding division delivers strong governance and oversight, supporting sustainable growth through advanced audit practices, quality assurance programs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Position Overview
The Director – Quality Assurance and Improvement at Majid Al Futtaim Dubai oversees the development, implementation, and continuous enhancement of the Group Audit & Advisory Services Quality Assurance and Improvement Program. The role ensures that internal audit practices meet professional standards, regulatory expectations, and organizational goals while driving continuous improvement, governance excellence, and audit methodology advancement.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Professional Services
Function: Accounting/Auditing
Salary: 42000–52000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities
* Serve as a change agent by driving the continuous improvement agenda and embedding best practices across GA&AS.
* Provide independent assurance that internal audit delivery meets internal standards and the Institute of Internal Auditors’ Standards and Code of Ethics.
* Ensure QAIP initiatives are fully integrated into internal audit methodologies, procedures, and day-to-day practices.
* Act as custodian of internal audit governance documents, including charters, manuals, and frameworks.
* Support the Chief Audit Officer and GA&AS Leadership in enhancing audit methodologies and governance frameworks.
* Lead and project-manage annual audit risk assessments, ensuring availability of accurate data and business intelligence.
* Monitor and report on execution of the annual audit plan, highlighting delays, restrictions, and scope-related issues.
* Oversee the effective use of Audit Management Software and ensure consistent adoption across all audit engagements.
* Contribute to monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting submissions to ARC and the Board.
Ideal Profile
* Master’s degree in Business Administration, Corporate Governance, Risk Management, Quality Management, or related fields.
* Professional certifications such as CIA or CQA strongly preferred.
* Strong experience in internal audit functions, consulting environments, or governance roles.
* Experience in quality assurance, benchmarking assessments, maturity evaluations, and large-scale transformation initiatives.
* 18+ years of experience in Internal Audit, Governance, Risk & Compliance, or related disciplines.
* Minimum 5 years in a management role with proven leadership and communication skills.
Skills Set
* Internal audit quality assurance
* Governance and methodology enhancement
* Risk assessment and audit planning
* Audit performance monitoring
* Audit management systems
* Stakeholder reporting
* Compliance with IIA Standards
* Strategic transformation oversight
Why Join Us
* Play a senior leadership role shaping audit quality, governance, and best practices across the group.
* Work in a forward-thinking environment committed to continuous improvement and transformation.
* Collaborate with high-level stakeholders, including executive leadership and board committees.
* Build a rewarding career within a diverse organization that values expertise, integrity, and strategic thinking.
About the Company
Majid Al Futtaim is a leading regional group known for its innovation, operational excellence, and customer-centric business models across retail, lifestyle, leisure, and real estate. Its Dubai-based Holding division delivers strong governance and oversight, supporting sustainable growth through advanced audit practices, quality assurance programs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
