Senior Manager, Internal Audit (UAE National)
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About the Role
Tabby seeks a Senior Manager, Internal Audit to lead and develop the internal audit function in alignment with UAE Central Bank regulations and IIA Standards. The role reports to the CEO and Audit Committee, focusing on risk assessment, audit engagements, and governance.
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Responsibilities
- Establish and lead the Internal Audit function, including building the audit team, operating model, methodology and audit infrastructure
- Conduct enterprise wide risk assessments on a semi annual basis to design and maintain a risk based Internal Audit Plan
- Lead and oversee internal audit engagements across operational, financial, technology, data, product and compliance domains
- Manage co sourced and outsourced audit providers
- Provide clear and insightful reporting to the Audit Committee and senior management
- Oversee issue management and remediation, maintaining a comprehensive audit issues log
- Develop strong and independent relationships with senior stakeholders
- Embed data analytics within audit planning and execution
- Promote a strong culture of governance, integrity and continuous improvement
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline; Master’s degree 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 BNPL operating models
- Familiarity with regulatory expectations of the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates
- Proficiency in data analytics and visualization tools (e.g. SQL, Power BI, Tableau or Python)
- Relevant professional certifications such as CIA, CRMA, CISA, or CFE are advantageous
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to operate effectively in fast paced, high growth environments
- Fluency in English is required
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About Tabby
- Tabby creates financial freedom in the way people shop, earn and save.
- Over 15 million users choose Tabby to stay in control of their spending.
- Tabby generates over $10 billion in annual transaction volume for its partner brands.
About the role
- We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Internal Audit Senior Manager to lead and develop our Internal Audit function.
- This role reports directly to the CEO and the local Audit Committee.
- The successful candidate will bring strong fintech industry experience and a forward thinking approach.
Key Responsibilities
- Establish and lead the Internal Audit function, including building the audit team, operating model, methodology and audit infrastructure.
- Conduct enterprise wide risk assessments on a semi annual basis to design and maintain a dynamic, risk based Internal Audit Plan.
- Lead and oversee internal audit engagements across operational, financial, technology, data, product and compliance domains.
- Manage co sourced and outsourced audit providers.
- Provide clear and insightful reporting to the Audit Committee and senior management.
- Oversee issue management and remediation, maintaining a comprehensive audit issues log.
- Develop strong and independent relationships with senior stakeholders.
- Embed data analytics within audit planning and execution.
- 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 BNPL operating models.
- Familiarity with regulatory expectations of the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates.
- Proficiency in data analytics and visualization tools (e.g. SQL, Power BI, Tableau or Python).
- Relevant professional certifications such as CIA, CRMA, CISA, or CFE are advantageous.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to operate effectively in fast paced, high growth environments.
- 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.
- Participation in the company’s employee stock options program.
- Comprehensive health insurance.
- Flexi Perks: a monetary benefit to spend on health, well being, education, or professional development.
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