Audit Director

Jex Recruitment | Connecting top talent with leading companies; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Jex Recruitment is seeking an experienced VP of Investigations Audit to lead complex internal audit engagements, fraud investigations and special reviews within a financial environment. You will identify control weaknesses, strengthen operational risk management and ensure robust governance across the institution.

The role requires extensive experience in finance-based internal audits, trade finance knowledge, and leadership to manage audit teams and engage with senior stakeholders and

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of internal audit experience within finance.
• Strong knowledge of trade finance operations and associated risks.
• GIAS knowledge and recognised banking audit methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex Fraud Investigations & Special Reviews; identify control failures and propose remedial actions.
• Manage audit engagements end-to-end and develop risk-based audit plans.
• Present findings to senior management and regulatory stakeholders; challenge practices.

Skills

Fraud investigations

Internal audit

Audit leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Education

CA/CPA/CIA

Job description

We are seeking an experienced VP of Investigations Audit to lead complex internal audit engagements, fraud investigations and special reviews within a Financial environment. This role will play a key part in identifying control weaknesses, strengthening operational risk management and ensuring robust governance across the institution.

Key Responsibilities & Requirements

• Fraud Investigations & Special Reviews: Lead complex investigations and targeted reviews, identify control failures, establish root causes and recommend effective remedial actions.
• Minimum 10 years of internal audit experience within finance with strong expertise in operational controls, risk-based auditing and operations.
• Trade Finance: Strong knowledge of trade finance operations, SWIFT payments, corporate banking processes and their associated operational risks.
• Audit Leadership: Manage audit teams, oversee end-to-end audit engagements and contribute to the development and execution of risk-based audit plans.
• Senior Stakeholder Engagement: Present audit findings and recommendations to senior management and executive committees, challenge existing practices and engage with regulatory stakeholders.
• Risk & Internal Controls: Demonstrate a strong understanding of risk frameworks, regulatory requirements, operational risk and control environments.
• Reporting & Remediation: Produce high-quality audit reports, provide practical recommendations and monitor corrective actions through to completion.
• Professional Qualifications: CA, CPA, CIA or an equivalent professional audit qualification, with knowledge of Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS) and recognised banking audit methodologies.