About the job
Job Title: Senior Manager - Internal Audit
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE (MUST RELOCATE OR BE BASED IN ABU DHABI)
Department: Internal Audit - Retail Banking
Reports To: Head of Internal Audit
Job Purpose:
Lead and manage internal audit for retail banking operations, ensuring risk management, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
- Audit Planning: Develop and execute annual audit plans for retail banking, addressing key risks and regulatory compliance.
- Execution: Oversee complex audit assignments, ensuring high-quality execution and adherence to standards.
- Risk Management: Identify and assess emerging risks, recommending improvements to controls.
- Reporting: Prepare and present audit reports with findings and recommendations to senior management and the Audit Committee.
- Compliance: Stay updated on regulatory changes and ensure audit practices remain compliant.
- Continuous Improvement: Promote best practices and process improvements within the audit function.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with management, external auditors, and regulators.
- Team Leadership: Manage and develop audit staff, fostering a high-performance environment.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Certifications: CPA, CIA, or CISA required.
- Experience: 7-8 years in internal audit in the banking sector.
- Skills: Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills; proficiency in audit software and Microsoft Office.