Internal Audit Manager - UAE National Only

Emirates Islamic; Dubai; On-site; AED 280,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Emirates Islamic is seeking an Internal Audit Manager (UAE National Only) to support leaders in providing internal audit services, focusing on Financial Crime Compliance, Retail Banking and Banking Operations. The role involves audits, project work and ad hoc reviews under supervision.

The incumbent will develop an audit service with a focus on strengthening control environment, ensuring timely addressing of findings, and delivering value to the business.

Qualifications

• Recognized professional accounting qualification.
• Banking or financial services audit experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of banking products, processes and activities.
• Good understanding of IFRS and Basel regulatory requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver an audit service focused on control environment improvements that protect and enhance the groups financial position.
• Ensure audit findings are timely addressed
• Conduct audits which are perceived to add value to the business
• Ensure Internal Audit is contemporary and innovative to drive efficiency / quality of service
• Maintain professional working relationship with business stakeholders
• Audit job completion, documentation and reporting in line with Audit Manual / standards
• Ensure observations are supported by facts, drafted per departmental standards and agreed with management.
• Drive / Participate in department strategic initiatives / innovation programs
• Drive / Participate in staff engagement activities

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Banking knowledge

Internal audit experience

Audit execution

Education

Recognized professional accounting qualification

Job description

Job Description:

Internal Audit Manager (UAE National Only)

In line with the UAE Government’s strategy in empowering and developing nationals, Emirates Islamic is committed to welcoming the young generation into an innovative, modern and supportive work environment to contribute to the nations success. We are looking to find the best UAEN talent to join our EI family.

The incumbent will support the Head of Internal Audit / Portfolio Head / Portfolio Lead in providing internal audit services for EI and will be a subject matter expertise for Financial Crime Compliance, Retail Banking and Banking Operations. He/she will undertake business process audits, project assignments and ad hoc review work under supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver an audit service focused on control environment improvements that protect and enhance the groups financial position.
• Ensure audit findings are timely addressed
• Conduct audits which are perceived to add value to the business
• Ensure Internal Audit is contemporary and innovative to drive efficiency / quality of service
• Maintain professional working relationship with business stakeholders
• Audit job completion, documentation and reporting in line with Audit Manual / standards
• Ensure observations are supported by facts, drafted per departmental standards and agreed with management.
• Drive / Participate in department strategic initiatives / innovation programs
• Drive / Participate in staff engagement activities

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Recognized Professional Accounting Qualification
• Banking or financial services audit experience is preferred
• Strong knowledge of banking products, processes and activities
• Good understanding of International Financial Reporting Standard and Basel regulatory requirements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Emirates Islamic was launched in 2004 to deliver the highest standards of banking services in line with Sharia principles.

As one of the leading Islamic banks in the UAE, Emirates Islamic offers exciting career opportunities for highly motivated professionals and graduates. At Emirates Islamic, we believe that our Employees are our biggest asset and we continuously invest in Talent Management & Training and Development programmes to help them excel professionally and achieve success in their chosen career.

Emiratization is a key strategic objective at Emirates Islamic. We provide training to talented, young Emaratis under dedicated programmes that shape their ambition, passion & commitment and guide them to become the future leaders of the organization as well as the overall financial sector.

We are driven by our values of Innovation, Customer Service, Ambition & Ownership and are always looking for talent to add to our diverse work environment comprising of over 60 nationalities.