Position: Senior Internal Audit Manager (Banking Sector)
Location: Dubai, UAE
Industry Sector: Government (Banking Industry Background is required)
Key Requirements:
- Languages: Arabic or non-Arabic speakers are both acceptable.
Certifications:
- CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) is a mandatory.
Additional professional certifications:
- CPA (Certified Public Accountant)
- ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)
- CIA (Certified Internal Auditor)
Experience:
- 10-15 years of relevant experience in the banking sector, with a strong background in internal audit.
- Specialization: Proven experience in internal audit within one or more of the following fields:
- Treasury (including FX, Money Markets, and Commodities)
- Investments Portfolio
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Project Finance and Credit
Management & Leadership Criteria:
- Proven ability to drive performance within Operations, Compliance, and Performance Audits.
- Support executive management in decision-making processes, ensuring all actions avoid legal implications and protect the entity's interests.
- Lead and manage audit programs, ensuring alignment with the Dubai Government's priorities and strategic objectives.
- Provide oversight of audit teams, ensuring comprehensive audit execution and report generation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Audit Program Development: Prepare and oversee the execution of comprehensive audit programs.
- Strategic Contributions: Contribute to the development of strategies and operational plans in line with the Head of Sector's guidance.
- Audit Leadership: Lead audits in the targeted industries and assess how the auditees services align with strategic goals.
- Audit Reporting: Present audit findings and highlight potential risks (both short- and long-term) at the conclusion of each audit.
- Follow-Up Actions: Oversee the progress of corrective actions, collaborating with relevant departments.
- Stakeholder Management: Establish strategic business partnerships and manage key stakeholders to optimize audit outcomes.
- Issue Resolution: Address complex audit issues and escalate when necessary to appropriate teams for further analysis.
- Research & Thought Leadership: Lead the development of industry research, insights, and thought leadership, focusing on audit-related trends.
- Regulatory Compliance: Stay updated on local and international laws, regulations, and industry standards, ensuring the organization's compliance and risk management frameworks.
- Team Development: Provide guidance and coaching to the audit team, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance in their work.
- Continuous Development: Foster continuous development of expertise in the sector and undertake more complex audits as required.
