Internal Auditor

About the role

The Internal Auditor will evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes within the organization, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.

Key responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate internal controls and risk management processes.
• Develop and implement an annual audit plan aligned with industry standards.
• Conduct internal audit activities to ensure compliance with policies, regulations and industry standards.
• Evaluate prevention and detection of money laundering and financial crime activities.
• Identify weaknesses or gaps in controls and recommend improvements.
• Prepare audit reports and present findings to senior management and the board.
• Monitor implementation of audit recommendations and report on corrective actions.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field, with attested degree and equivalency.
• Professional certification such as CIA, CISA, ACCA or CPA preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of internal audit experience in financial services or insurance, with knowledge of UAE regulatory requirements.

Required skills

• Audit methodologies
• Risk assessment
• Compliance frameworks