At Arla, we do so much more than make some of the world's favorite dairy products. We make healthy taste delicious, mornings worth getting up for, and family dinners unforgettable. Puck, Dano, Lurpak, and Castello – names like these make us a vital, natural part of modern life in over 100 countries around the world. With 1,200 employees in the Middle East and Africa and 19,000 globally, every single one of us plays an important role in building on our 14bn Euros turnover and establishing our position as one of the world's largest dairy companies.

Arla Foods is seeking a highly disciplined and detail-oriented Internal Controls & Compliance Specialist to support our MENA Rest of Markets operations based from our Regional Office in Dubai. This role is critical in strengthening the control environment across multiple markets, ensuring robust internal controls, well-documented core processes, and effective internal audit execution in line with Arla's global standards and local regulatory requirements. The role will work closely with finance, operations, and the leadership teams to drive consistency, mitigate risk, and enhance governance across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for core end-to-end business and finance processes.
• Review existing processes and controls, identify gaps and inefficiencies, and recommend improvements.
• Plan and execute internal audits across MENA Rest of Markets.
• Assess the design and effectiveness of internal controls and document findings.
• Coordinate remediation actions and track closure of audit findings.
• Support preparation for external audits and regulatory reviews.
• Ensure compliance with global policies and local statutory requirements.
• Provide training and guidance on SOP adherence and control standards.
• Drive continuous improvement in governance and compliance.

What Will Make You Successful In This Role

• You will hold a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field.
• You will have between 5–8 years' experience in internal controls, audit, or compliance.
• Strong experience in SOP creation and process documentation.
• Knowledge of internal control frameworks and audit methodologies.
• Experience working across multiple countries.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in English.

What We Offer
At Arla, we are committed to professional development and promoting from within. You will join a positive, collaborative culture and a market leader with household-favorite brands, contributing to sustainable practices that benefit our customers, farmers, and the planet.

Would you like to join us?
If you want to be part of a dynamic team and help shape the future of dairy, seize this exciting opportunity This opportunity offers exposure to diverse markets and senior stakeholders whilst playing a key role in strengthening governance across our MENA region. If this excites you please apply using an up to date CV and cover letter by Friday 6th February 2026.

Shape the Future of Dairy
Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to enabling good food choices that make life better, providing people with natural, sustainable nourishment, while taking care at every step to ensure Arla is a choice they can feel good about. If you are looking to shape the future with an ambitious global cooperative that truly cares about your growth, where everyone feels valued and empowered, and collaboration is the core of culture, Arla is a choice you can feel good about.

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