Internal Auditor – Emiratization Focus

About the role

At RAKBANK we foster a culture of innovation, growth and excellence. The Internal Auditor will support the execution of the bank’s annual audit plan by conducting risk‑based audits across Enablement functions, assessing internal controls, identifying risks, ensuring regulatory compliance and recommending process improvements.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in executing risk‑based internal audits across assigned functions and departments.
• Support annual audit planning through risk assessments and identification of key audit areas.
• Prepare audit planning documents, including scopes, risk assessments and terms of reference.
• Review processes, controls and documentation to identify risks, control gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Analyze audit evidence and use data‑analytics techniques to develop conclusions and practical recommendations.
• Prepare clear audit reports highlighting findings, root causes and corrective actions.
• Engage with stakeholders to understand business processes and emerging risks.
• Monitor implementation of audit recommendations and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Professional certifications such as ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIA, CISA, CFA, CRMA, FRM or equivalent are preferred.
• Minimum 3‑5 years of internal audit experience, preferably within banking or financial services.
• Experience in risk assessment, internal controls, compliance reviews and audit reporting.

Required skills

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to identify risks, evaluate controls and recommend practical solutions.
• Excellent attention to detail and report‑writing skills.
• Effective stakeholder management and communication capabilities.
• High level of integrity, professionalism and ethical conduct.
• Proficiency in audit tools, data analytics and Microsoft Office applications.

What we offer

• Performance‑linked compensation and competitive salary.
• Diverse workforce and inclusive culture.
• Career development and growth opportunities.
• Opportunity to work with leading professionals in the field.
• Supportive environment encouraging employees to bring their whole self.