Head of Internal Audit — FinTech Risk & Controls

Tanqeeb; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb, a UAE-regulated Fin Tech and financial services company, seeks a Head of Internal Audit to establish and lead its independent Internal Audit function. You will develop a risk-based audit plan and provide objective assurance across governance, risk management, internal controls, regulatory compliance, technology, cybersecurity, finance, operations, and business processes.

The role requires building a high-performing team, maintaining independence, and presenting findings to senior

Qualifications

• Experience leading an Internal Audit function in a regulated financial services environment.
• Strong knowledge of governance, risk management, and internal controls.
• Familiarity with AML/CFT, KYC, regulatory compliance, fraud, and financial crime risks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a risk-based annual Internal Audit plan.
• Lead independent reviews of governance, risk management, internal controls, and operational effectiveness.
• Assess controls across Fin Tech products, payment operations, lending, finance, technology, cybersecurity, and data management.
• Conduct audits covering AML/CFT, sanctions, KYC, fraud risk, regulatory compliance, and consumer protection.
• Review IT General Controls (ITGC), application controls, cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, access management, and technology risks.
• Evaluate third-party/vendor controls, outsourcing arrangements, and associated operational risks.
• Identify control gaps, assess their impact, and provide practical, risk-based recommendations.
• Prepare clear and comprehensive audit reports with findings and remediation actions.
• Monitor remediation of audit findings and ensure timely closure of actions.
• Establish and maintain Internal Audit methodologies, policies, standards, and governance frameworks.
• Present key audit findings to Executive Management, Audit Committee, and Board-level forums.
• Maintain independence and build relationships with business and control functions.
• Coordinate with external auditors, regulators, and assurance providers.
• Leverage data analytics and AI-enabled audit tools to enhance coverage.
• Build and develop a high-performing Internal Audit team.
• Continuously assess emerging risks from new products, technologies, and regulations.

Skills

Internal Audit

Risk-based planning

Regulatory compliance

Cybersecurity

ITGC

Fraud prevention

Executive communication

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Independence

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance/Related

CIA/CISA/CPA/ACCA advantageous

Job description

Tanqeeb, a UAE-regulated Fin Tech and financial services company, seeks a Head of Internal Audit to establish and lead its independent Internal Audit function. You will develop a risk-based audit plan and provide objective assurance across governance, risk management, internal controls, regulatory compliance, technology, cybersecurity, finance, operations, and business processes.

The role requires building a high-performing team, maintaining independence, and presenting findings to senior