Assistant Internal Shari’a Auditor

About the role

The Assistant Internal Shari’a Auditor will support the internal Shari’a audit function by assessing compliance with Shari’a rules and principles across ADIB Group. The role provides reasonable assurance that Shari’a risk is mitigated to an acceptable level.

Key responsibilities

• Visit departments and units for preliminary Shari’a surveys, identify improvement areas and plan detailed audits.
• Assist in compiling, reviewing and summarizing resolutions from the Higher Shari’a Authority (CBUAE‑HSA) and ADIB Internal Shari’a Supervisory Committee.
• Support the development and review of Shari’a audit programs, risk assessments, and sampling methodologies.
• Help evaluate Shari’a non‑compliance risks, prioritize them, and assess the effectiveness of Shari’a controls.
• Prepare audit findings, recommendations, and management response documentation.

Required profile

• UAE national with a university degree in Islamic Shari’a or a related field.
• Professional Shari’a and Islamic Banking Audit certification (e.g., AAOIFI, CIBAFI) – optional CIA Level 1.
• Fresh graduate or up to 2 years of relevant experience.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Arabic and English.
• Basic IT skills for audit documentation and analysis.