Head of Internal Governance & Controls

The position is in Kuwat. Please apply only if you are ready to relocate.

About the Company

A leading Manufacturer & Retailer in the GCC—renowned for innovation, premium quality, and a strong regional retail footprint—is seeking a Director of Internal Control to drive the organization’s governance, risk, and compliance maturity as it expands across the region and prepares for a potential IPO.

This is a high-impact leadership role for an accomplished professional with strong strategic thinking, governance expertise, and operational understanding. The Director will shape the overall control environment, build long-term frameworks, and act as a key advisor to the executive team on internal control effectiveness and regulatory readiness.

Role Summary

The Director of Internal Control will lead the company’s internal control function across all business verticals—manufacturing, retail, supply chain, finance, and IT—ensuring a strong, scalable control environment that supports financial integrity, operational excellence, and compliance with regulatory standards.

The Director will partner closely with C-level executives, internal audit, risk management, and external auditors to ensure end-to-end governance alignment and readiness for future investors, regulators, or IPO requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and lead the enterprise-wide Internal Control strategy aligned with the company’s growth, operational complexity, and IPO roadmap.
• Oversee the design and implementation of a comprehensive internal control framework covering all business units and geographies.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to senior management and the Board on internal control, governance, and regulatory readiness.

Governance & Control Framework Development

Risk & Control Oversight

Audit & Regulatory Interface

Operational Excellence & Culture Building

Reporting & Executive Engagement

Qualifications

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