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About the Role
Arab Bank is seeking an Auditor in Dubai to conduct regulatory compliance, AML, and operational audits. Requires 5 years of banking experience with at least 3 in internal auditing or relevant banking practice.
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Responsibilities
- Conduct regulatory compliance audits and special assignments in accordance with the annual audit plan, internal audit policies, and relevant regulatory requirements
- Conduct and take ownership of operational audits as per audit schedules and annual plans
- Ensure completion of regulatory compliance, AML, and operations audit assignments as per plan
- Prepare and propose compliance focused audit checklists and programs
- Deliver comprehensive and high quality audit reports, ensuring findings are evidence based, relevant, and actionable
- Oversee the identification, analysis, and evaluation of compliance and AML risks, gaps, and control weaknesses
- Review and validate working papers to confirm that reported findings are adequately supported
- Manage all phases of audit assignments, including planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow up
- Liaise with management of audited entities to facilitate the audit process
- Track and report on the status of management actions to address key audit findings
- Identify opportunities to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of compliance audit activities
- Assess the extent of the Bank's adherence to applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures
Requirements
- BSc in Finance / Accounting / IT degree from a recognized university
- 5 years of banking experience, of which at least 3 in Internal Auditing or in relevant Banking practice
- CIA / CISA or other equivalent professional qualification is preferable
- In depth knowledge of banking regulations, regulatory compliance, and best practices in internal audit
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem solving skills
- Excellent report writing, presentation, and communication abilities in both English and Arabic
- Proven ability to manage multiple assignments and meet tight deadlines
- High proficiency in digital tools and technology relevant to audit process
- Strong negotiation and relationship management skills
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Accountabilities and Key Roles
- Conduct regulatory compliance audits and special assignments in accordance with the annual audit plan, internal audit policies, and relevant regulatory requirements.
- Conduct and take ownership of operational audits as per audit schedules and annual plans.
- Ensure completion of regulatory compliance, AML, and operations audit assignments as per plan, maintaining alignment with internal audit standards and procedures.
- Prepare and propose compliance focused audit checklists and programs, ensuring these reflect current regulatory requirements.
- Deliver comprehensive and high quality audit reports, ensuring findings are evidence based, relevant, and actionable.
- Oversee the identification, analysis, and evaluation of compliance and AML risks, gaps, and control weaknesses within audited functions.
- Review and validate working papers to confirm that reported findings are adequately supported.
- Manage all phases of audit assignments, including planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow up, particularly for special assignments as directed by senior management.
- Liaise with management of audited entities to facilitate the audit process, clarify queries, and ensure timely responses to findings and recommendations.
- Track and report on the status of management actions to address key audit findings, highlighting delays or unresolved issues to supervisors on a regular basis.
- Identify opportunities to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of compliance audit activities, including potential for digitalization or automation of audit tasks.
- Assess the extent of the Bank's adherence to applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures (P&Ps), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and internal guidelines.
Education
- BSc. In Finance / accounting / IT degree from a recognized university.
- CIA / CISA or other equivalent professional qualification is preferable.
Experience
- 5 years of banking experience, of which at least 3 in Internal Auditing /or in relevant Banking practice
Competencies
- In depth knowledge of banking regulations, regulatory compliance, and best practices in internal audit
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem solving skills
- Excellent report writing, presentation, and communication abilities in both English and Arabic
- Proven ability to manage multiple assignments and meet tight deadlines
- High proficiency in digital tools and technology relevant to audit process
- Strong negotiation and relationship management skills
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