Internal Auditor
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About the Role
Shory, a digital insurance platform, seeks an Internal Auditor to lead risk-based audit plans covering financial, operational, and compliance areas. Requires 5+ years of internal or external audit experience in financial services or insurance, CIA preferred, and knowledge of UAE regulatory frameworks.
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Responsibilities
- Prepare and execute risk based audit plans covering financial, operational, and compliance areas
- Conduct walkthroughs, interviews, and testing to evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls
- Document audit procedures, findings, and conclusions in clear and accurate working papers
- Identify control gaps, process inefficiencies, and areas of non compliance
- Follow up on previously identified audit findings to verify timely remediation by management
- Conduct risk assessments to identify and prioritise areas requiring audit coverage
- Evaluate the effectiveness of risk management frameworks and control environments across business units
- Assess compliance with internal policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements
- Identify emerging risks and communicate findings to management in a timely manner
- Ensure audit activities are conducted in line with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (IPPF)
- Monitor adherence to applicable UAE laws and regulations, including Insurance Authority and Central Bank requirements
- Prepare clear and concise audit reports summarising findings, root causes, risk ratings, and recommended management actions
Requirements
- Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) preferred; CPA or ACCA an asset
- 5+ years of internal or external audit experience, preferably in financial services or insurance
- Experience within the UAE market and familiarity with local regulatory frameworks is an advantage
- Solid knowledge of internal audit standards (IIA IPPF)
- Strong understanding of financial controls, risk management frameworks, and governance
- Familiarity with UAE regulatory environment (Insurance Authority, Central Bank)
- Knowledge of IFRS and accounting principles
- Proficiency with audit management tools and ERP systems
- Excellent analytical, report writing, and stakeholder communication skills
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About Shory
- Shory is a digital platform redefining insurance through technology.
- We simplify complex insurance journeys into seamless, user friendly experiences.
- Shory is part of First Tech, a technology company focused on building and scaling digital platforms across financial services and other industries.
What you will do?
- Audit Planning & Execution: Prepare and execute risk based audit plans covering financial, operational, and compliance areas.
- Conduct walkthroughs, interviews, and testing to evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls.
- Document audit procedures, findings, and conclusions in clear and accurate working papers.
- Identify control gaps, process inefficiencies, and areas of non compliance.
- Follow up on previously identified audit findings to verify timely remediation by management.
- Risk Assessment & Control Evaluation: Conduct risk assessments to identify and prioritise areas requiring audit coverage.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of risk management frameworks and control environments across business units.
- Assess compliance with internal policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Identify emerging risks and communicate findings to management in a timely manner.
- Compliance & Regulatory: Ensure audit activities are conducted in line with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (IPPF).
- Monitor adherence to applicable UAE laws and regulations, including Insurance Authority and Central Bank requirements.
- Support the preparation of compliance reports and regulatory submissions as required.
What we are looking for?
- Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) preferred; CPA or ACCA an asset
- 5+ years of internal or external audit experience, preferably in financial services or insurance
- Experience within the UAE market and familiarity with local regulatory frameworks is an advantage
- Solid knowledge of internal audit standards (IIA IPPF)
- Strong understanding of financial controls, risk management frameworks, and governance
- Familiarity with UAE regulatory environment (Insurance Authority, Central Bank)
- Knowledge of IFRS and accounting principles
- Proficiency with audit management tools and ERP systems
- Excellent analytical, report writing, and stakeholder communication skills
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