Internal Auditor

Asico; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial compliance firm in the United Arab Emirates seeks an experienced Internal Auditor with expertise in Anti-Money Laundering, Counter-Terrorist Financing, and Sanctions compliance. The role involves planning and executing audits, analyzing data, and drafting reports, requiring at least 3 years of relevant experience. Competitive salary and benefits including visa and health insurance are offered.

Benefits

Visa coverage

Health insurance

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in internal auditing, focusing on AML/CFT/Sanctions programs.
• Experience within banking or financial services.
• Understanding of AML regulations and global sanctions regimes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in end-to-end audit processes for AML/CFT/Sanctions.
• Analyze complex data to identify patterns and anomalies.
• Draft detailed audit reports and communicate findings.

Skills

Internal auditing

AML/CFT/Sanctions compliance

Data analysis

Tools

ACL

Excel PivotTables

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and certified Internal Auditor with specialized expertise in Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter‑Terrorist Financing (CTF), and Sanctions compliance. In this role, you will be responsible for planning and executing independent audits to assess the effectiveness of our internal controls, risk management, and governance processes, with a significant focus on financial crime compliance.

Audit Planning & Execution

• Lead and participate in the end‑to‑end audit process for AML/CFT/Sanctions‑related audits, including planning, risk assessment, scoping, testing, and reporting.
• Analyze complex data sets to identify patterns, anomalies, and potential red flags.
• Document audit workpapers clearly and concisely in accordance with professional standards.
• Draft comprehensive audit reports detailing findings, root causes, risks, and practical recommendations for management.
• Communicate audit results effectively to senior management and key stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with business units, Compliance, and Legal teams.

Benefits

Visa & Health insurance will be covered. Competitive salary. Collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in internal auditing, with at least 3‑5 years focused specifically on auditing AML/CFT/Sanctions programs.
• Experience within banking, financial services, or a regulated environment is required.
• Deep understanding of AML regulations and global sanctions regimes.
• Strong knowledge of internal audit standards, principles, and practices (IIA IPPF).
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (ACL, Excel PivotTables).