Internal Audit Manager

Tether Operations Limited; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Tether Operations Limited is seeking an experienced Internal Auditor to manage risk-based audits across financial, operational, and technology sectors. This role requires a minimum of 8 years in internal audit and a CPA or CIA certification.

The successful candidate will have a strong knowledge of blockchain architecture and the ability to communicate complex findings to senior stakeholders. The position is based in Dubai and promotes a fast-paced, remote-first work environment.

Qualifications

• 8 years of internal audit experience across financial, operational, and technology risk domains.
• Big4 or top-tier consulting background preferred.
• Strong knowledge of blockchain architecture and IT control landscape.
• Familiarity with global digital asset regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute risk-based audits across various areas.
• Evaluate effectiveness of internal controls and risk management practices.
• Review critical systems for control design and security.
• Prepare audit reports and communicate findings to senior leadership.
• Promote a strong risk and control culture across the organization.

Skills

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

CPA or CIA certification

CISA, CISM, or similar

Tools

Financial reporting frameworks

Blockchain architecture knowledge

Job description

Responsibilities

• Audit Planning and Execution: Plan and execute risk‑based audits across financial, operational, and technology areas in line with the internal audit plan; develop audit scopes informed by enterprise risk assessments and emerging threats; lead walkthroughs and fieldwork with structured testing, sampling, and evidence standards; oversee audit working papers and workflow documentation to professional standards.
• Controls and Governance Assurance: Evaluate effectiveness of internal controls and risk‑management practices across processes and systems; assess governance policy adherence and regulatory compliance; test design and operating effectiveness of key controls and identify gaps across the firm’s lines of defense.
• Technology and Systems Assurance: Review critical systems and platforms for control design, security, and operational integrity; assess application controls, access, change management, and data integrity; provide independent assurance over new initiatives, system implementations, and emerging technology adoption.
• Reporting, Remediation and Stakeholder Engagement: Prepare audit reports and communicate findings to senior leadership and the Audit Committee; provide practical, risk‑based recommendations and own remediation tracking through to closure; collaborate with Finance, Technology, Risk, and Compliance to validate observations and escalations.
• Risk Culture and Continuous Improvement: Promote a strong risk and control culture across the organization through audit engagement and awareness; stay current on industry developments, emerging risks, and regulatory frameworks; apply IIA standards and contribute to the evolution of audit methodologies and quality processes.

Requirements

• 8 years of internal audit or assurance experience across financial, operational, and technology risk domains.
• Big4 or top‑tier consulting background strongly preferred.
• CPA or CIA required; CISA, CISM, or similar strongly advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of blockchain architecture, DeFi platforms, crypto custody models, and the related IT control landscape.
• Solid grounding in financial reporting frameworks and internal control design.
• Familiarity with global digital asset regulatory frameworks.
• Sharp critical‑thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to translate technical issues into actionable recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including audit report writing for senior stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work independently and deliver in a fast‑paced, remote‑first environment.