Internal Audit Lead – Financial Risk

About the role

The Lead Auditor – Finance, Treasury & Financial Risk will lead end‑to‑end audits across finance, treasury operations and financial risk management, ensuring compliance with CBUAE, IFRS and internal policies.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and deliver audits across finance, treasury and financial risk processes, including reporting, accounting, liquidity, funding, investments, payments and tax.
• Plan audit engagements independently through risk assessment, scoping, execution and reporting, applying a risk‑based approach.
• Evaluate compliance with IFRS, CBUAE regulations and internal policies, identifying gaps and improvement areas.
• Review treasury frameworks such as cash management, FX exposure and hedging strategies to ensure robust governance.
• Apply advanced data analytics to detect anomalies, emerging risks and control weaknesses, using data models, dashboards and automation tools.
• Monitor regulatory developments and fintech trends, incorporating insights into audit coverage.
• Report audit outcomes to the Head of Internal Audit and communicate findings to senior management.

Required profile

• 10+ years of experience in internal audit, external audit or financial control within banking, fintech or financial services.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field; professional certifications such as CPA, ACCA, CA, CIA or CISA preferred.
• Strong expertise in finance, accounting and treasury, with solid understanding of IFRS and CBUAE regulatory frameworks.
• Experience leading audits of financial reporting, treasury operations, liquidity, funding and financial risk management.
• Knowledge of internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO) and risk‑based auditing methodologies.

Required skills

• Proficiency in data analytics and visualization tools such as SQL, Python, Power BI and Tableau.
• Strong analytical thinking and ability to assess complex processes, identify risks and challenge controls.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management, with experience presenting to senior management.

What we offer

• Flexible working model with autonomy from day one.
• Opportunity to work in a high‑growth fintech environment with ownership and responsibility.
• Participation in employee stock options program.
• Comprehensive health insurance and a monetary Flexi Perks benefit.