Internal Audit Lead - Financial Risk

About the role

The Lead Auditor – Finance, Treasury & Financial Risk will head end‑to‑end audit engagements across core financial functions. You will independently plan, execute and report audits while ensuring compliance with CBUAE, IFRS and internal policies.

Key responsibilities

• Lead audits of finance, treasury and financial risk processes, including reporting, liquidity, funding, investments, payments and tax.
• Plan audit engagements from risk assessment through scoping, execution and reporting with a risk‑based approach.
• Evaluate compliance with IFRS, CBUAE regulations and internal policies, identifying gaps and recommending improvements.
• Review treasury frameworks such as cash management, FX exposure and hedging strategies.
• Monitor changes in financial reporting standards, regulatory expectations and fintech trends and integrate insights into audit coverage.
• Assess external audit observations, track remediation actions and ensure closure.
• Apply advanced data‑analytics techniques to detect anomalies, emerging risks and control weaknesses.
• Develop data models, dashboards and automation tools to enhance audit planning, execution and continuous monitoring.

Required profile

• Strong experience in finance, accounting, treasury operations and financial risk management.
• Proven ability to lead audit assignments and engage with senior stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of IFRS, CBUAE regulatory requirements and internal control frameworks.
• Experience driving data‑driven, risk‑based audit methodologies.

Required skills

• Advanced data analytics
• Audit planning and execution
• Risk assessment and mitigation
• Knowledge of IFRS and CBUAE regulations