Internal Audit Manager - UAE National Only

Emirates Islamic Bank; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Emirates Islamic seeks an Internal Audit Manager (UAE National Only) to support senior leadership in delivering internal audit services across the organization. The role will specialize in Financial Crime Compliance, Retail Banking and Banking Operations, performing process audits, project work and ad hoc reviews under supervision.

The position emphasizes safeguarding the bank’s financial position, timely issue resolution, value-added audits and continuous improvement of audit practices within

Qualifications

• Recognized professional accounting qualification.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience in banking or financial services audit is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver internal audit services focusing on control environment improvements.
• Ensure audit findings are addressed in a timely manner.
• Conduct audits that add value to the business.
• Maintain contemporary and innovative auditing practices to drive efficiency and quality.
• Maintain professional relationships with business stakeholders.
• Audit completion, documentation and reporting per standards.
• Support observations with factual evidence and management agreement.
• Contribute to department strategic initiatives and staff engagement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

Professional accounting qualification

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 nation's 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 group's 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

  
  

EIB

Emirates Islamic was launched in 2004 to deliver the highest standards of banking services in line with Shari'a 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.