Director – Internal Audit

Remote DXB; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Part time

Job summary

Remote DXB in Abu Dhabi is seeking an accomplished Internal Audit leader to shape and govern the organization’s risk-based audit program.

You will drive regulatory alignment, oversee charters and policies, and coordinate with UAE Accountability Authority while guiding a high-performing audit team. A seasoned professional with ME experience in financial services is essential.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a relevant field.
• 12-15 years of experience in Audit.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in the Middle East region.
• Minimum 8 years in senior roles, ideally within Financial Services.
• Thorough understanding of Internal Audit Standards and corporate governance legislation.
• Broad knowledge of local and international banking process legislation.
• Strong analytical, strategic, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct the Internal Audit function to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Develop and deploy an agile, risk-based internal audit plan.
• Lead the coordination with the UAE Accountability Authority.
• Evaluate high-risk business processes and present findings to the Audit Committee.
• Design audit charters, manuals, and requisite audit policies.
• Investigate fraud, embezzlement, or misappropriation within the company.
• Drive digital innovation and lean audit techniques across the function.
• Manage department budget, forecasting, and workforce requirements.
• Define KPIs and manage performance for all direct reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Influencing skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting/Business Administration

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct the Internal Audit function to ensure regulatory compliance
• Develop and deploy an agile, risk-based internal audit plan
• Lead the coordination with the UAE Accountability Authority
• Evaluate high-risk business processes and present findings to the Audit Committee
• Design audit charters, manuals, and requisite audit policies
• Investigate fraud, embezzlement, or misappropriation within the company
• Drive digital innovation and lean audit techniques across the function
• Manage department budget, forecasting, and workforce requirements
• Define KPIs and manage performance for all direct reports

Requirements

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a relevant field
• Professional certifications and memberships related to Internal Audit
• 12-15 years of experience in Audit
• Minimum 6 years of experience in the Middle East region
• Minimum 8 years in senior roles, ideally within Financial Services
• Thorough understanding of Internal Audit Standards and corporate governance legislation
• Broad knowledge of local and international banking process legislation
• Strong analytical, strategic, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and influencing skills