Internal Auditor – Outsourced 12‑Month Contract in Dubai

About the role

We are seeking a detail‑driven Internal Auditor to strengthen our audit function and protect the integrity of our financial and credit‑risk processes. This outsourced, 12‑month contract (extendable) offers the chance to work within a dynamic banking environment, focusing on IFRS 9, credit risk management, and regulatory reporting.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and report on internal audits covering credit risk, financial reporting, and banking operations.
• Assess the design and effectiveness of internal controls, especially IFRS 9 impairment models and credit‑risk frameworks.
• Review compliance with regulatory reporting requirements and banking industry standards.
• Utilize CRMS to analyze credit portfolios, identify control gaps, and recommend remediation.
• Prepare clear, actionable audit reports and present findings to senior management.
• Collaborate with finance, risk, and compliance teams to track remediation actions.
• Stay current on evolving regulatory requirements, audit standards, and industry best practices.
• Support the annual audit plan and contribute to continuous improvement of audit methodologies.

Required profile

• Strong working knowledge of IFRS 9, credit‑risk assessment, and regulatory reporting frameworks.
• Hands‑on experience with CRMS or similar credit‑risk management platforms.
• Solid understanding of banking processes, credit risk, and financial controls.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills.
• High attention to detail with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Required skills

• CRMS (Credit Risk Management System)
• IFRS 9