Internal Audit Manager (UAE Branch)
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About the Role
The Internal Audit Manager leads and executes the internal audit function for the UAE branch, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and Group standards. The role involves planning risk-based audits, supervising audit teams, and managing stakeholder relationships to safeguard operational integrity.
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Responsibilities
- Conduct risk assessments and develop the annual audit plan
- Incorporate data analytics into audit planning and execution
- Assess effectiveness of internal controls and risk management processes
- Supervise and lead the internal audit team
- Prepare and present audit reports to senior management and audit committee
- Monitor and track implementation of audit recommendations
- Conduct investigations into suspected fraudulent activities
- Collaborate with external auditors and branch management
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Risk Management, or related discipline
- Minimum 5 6 years of practical experience in a bank with 3 years in same or similar function
- Professional qualification of CIA, CPA or equivalent preferred
- Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related discipline preferred
- UAE nationals only
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Job Purpose
- The role holder is responsible to lead and execute the internal audit function within the branch, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements, Group Internal Audit standards, and strategic objectives.
Audit Execution
- Conduct risk assessments and develop the annual audit plan in alignment with regulatory requirements and stakeholders’ expectations.
- Incorporate data analytics into audit planning and execution to enhance coverage, detect trends, and improve the accuracy of control evaluations.
- Assess the effectiveness of internal controls and risk management processes across the branch’s operations and activities.
- Supervise and lead the internal audit team. Provide guidance, training, and feedback to team members.
- Conduct investigations into suspected fraudulent activities.
Audit Report & Recommendations
- Communicate audit findings, recommendations, and action plans clearly and concisely.
- Prepare and present audit reports to senior management and the audit committee when necessary.
- Monitor and track the implementation of audit recommendations and ensure corrective actions are taken.
Stakeholder Management
- Provide constructive feedback to the Group Chief Internal Auditor on ways to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the internal audit function.
- Collaborate with internal audit team in HO to share best practices.
- Collaborate with external auditors to ensure a seamless, efficient audit process.
Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement
- Develop and deliver training programs on related areas such as audit, internal control procedures, and whistle blowing.
- Keep abreast of relevant professional/industry developments.
- Ensure compliance with relevant banking laws, regulations, internal policies, and procedures through periodic audits.
- Establish and maintain quality assurance processes for the internal audit function.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Risk Management, or a related discipline is required.
- Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline is preferred.
- Professional qualification of CIA, CPA or equivalent are preferred.
- Minimum 5 6 years of practical experience in a bank with 3 years in the same or similar function.
- Note: applications are limited to UAE nationals only.
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