Senior Manager, Internal Audit (UAE National)

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and lead the Internal Audit function, including building the audit team, operating model, methodology and audit infrastructure in alignment with Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards and regulatory expectations from the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates.
• Conduct enterprise wide risk assessments on a semi-annual basis, to design and maintain a dynamic, risk-based Internal Audit Plan for approval by the Audit Committee.
• Lead and oversee internal audit engagements across operational, financial, technology, data, product and compliance domains, ensuring high-quality, timely and value-adding audit delivery.
• Manage co-sourced and outsourced audit providers, to ensure delivery in alignment with internal audit methodology and the necessary level of specialist expertise.
• Provide clear and insightful reporting to the Audit Committee and senior management, including audit outcomes, key risk exposures, control weaknesses and thematic insights.
• Oversee issue management and remediation, maintaining a comprehensive audit issues log, tracking corrective actions and validating the effective closure of audit findings.
• Develop strong and independent relationships with senior stakeholders, providing constructive challenge, risk insights and practical recommendations to strengthen the control environment.
• Embed data analytics within audit planning and execution, leveraging data-driven techniques to enhance assurance coverage, identify trends and improve audit effectiveness.
• Promote a strong culture of governance, integrity and continuous improvement.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline; a Master’s degree or advanced qualification is preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years relevant experience in internal audit, risk management or operational control within financial services, fintech or professional services.
• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks, technology risks, data governance and digital financial products, including Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) operating models.
• Familiarity with regulatory expectations of the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates, including internal control, risk management and governance standards.
• Proficiency in data analytics and visualization tools (e.g. SQL, Power BI, Tableau or Python), to support audit analytics, control testing and insights-driven reporting.
• Relevant professional certifications such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) are advantageous.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to propose innovative solutions and improvements to the control environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present complex audit findings clearly to stakeholders.
• Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, high-growth environments, with a strong focus on execution and delivery.
• Fluency in English is required; additional languages are considered a plus.

Benefits

• Flexible working model with trust and autonomy from day one.
• A high-growth environment with ownership and responsibility that will accelerate your career.
• Participation in the company’s employee stock options program.
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Flexi Perks: a monetary benefit to spend on what matters most to your health, well-being, education, or professional development.