AVP Internal Audit (UAE Nationals Only)

Citigroup Inc.; Dubai; On-site; AED 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Citigroup Inc. is seeking a Senior Auditor based in Dubai, UAE, responsible for delivering audit assurance activities focusing on Technology and Cybersecurity. You will participate in audits, draft reports, monitor regulatory developments, and enhance audit processes using data analytics and AI tools. The role requires 5-8 years of relevant experience, strong communication and project management skills, and related certifications like CPA or CIA. Join a forward-thinking team committed to efficiency and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of relevant experience in a related role.
• Solid understanding of Technology and Cybersecurity and the related regulatory environment.
• Related certifications (CPA, ACA, CFA, CIA, CISA, ACAMS or similar) preferred.
• Effective verbal and written communication and negotiation skills.
• Effective project management skills.
• Effective influencing and relationship management skills.
• Ability to remain unbiased in a diverse working environment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the Citibank UAE audits including drafting audit reports and discussing solutions.
• Monitor regulatory developments for audit coverage.
• Conduct audit and regulatory issue validations and risk assessments.
• Adhere to Internal Audit standards and provide timely audit assurance.
• Apply professional judgement in evaluating risks and forming audit conclusions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of audit assurance processes.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Control Monitoring

Data Analysis

Industry Knowledge

Issue Management

Laws and Regulations

Professional Standards

Risk Management

Root Cause Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience

Job description

The Senior Auditor is responsible for delivering audit assurance activities with primary coverage of Technology and Cybersecurity activities, while also participating in Citibank UAE cross-discipline audits.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the Citibank UAE audits including drafting audit reports, presenting issues to the business, and discussing practical and sustainable solutions.
• Monitor regulatory developments to ensure audit coverage addresses applicable regulatory requirements.
• Conduct audit and regulatory issue validations, risk assessments and business monitoring.
• Adhere to Internal Audit standards, policies, and regulatory requirements while providing timely and effective audit assurance; ensure established timelines and budgets are met.
• Apply professional judgement in evaluating risks and forming audit conclusions, escalating significant risks accordingly.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of audit assurance processes, including development of data analytics and usage of AI tools to enhance audit efficiency and coverage.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders to ensure strong understanding of the business.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of relevant experience in a related role
• Solid understanding of Technology and Cybersecurity and the related regulatory environment.
• Related certifications (CPA, ACA, CFA, CIA, CISA, ACAMS or similar) preferred
• Effective verbal and written communication and negotiation skills
• Effective project management skills
• Effective influencing and relationship management skills
• Ability to remain unbiased in a diverse working environment

Education

• Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience

Time Type

Full time

Most Relevant Skills

• Control Monitoring
• Data Analysis
• Industry Knowledge
• Issue Management
• Laws and Regulations
• Professional Standards
• Risk Management
• Root Cause Analysis

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