Internal Auditor - Operations and Support Functions

First Abu Dhabi Bank; Al Ruways Industrial City; On-site; AED 200,880 - 312,480; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to influence operational efficiency and risk management practices

Exposure to diverse banking functions across international operations

Career growth in internal audit and risk leadership roles

Job summary

First Abu Dhabi Bank is looking for an Internal Auditor to support operational auditing and internal control evaluations in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This role is crucial for enhancing the bank’s risk management frameworks and governance practices.

The successful candidate will benefit from opportunities for professional growth and will influence operational efficiency while working with the largest bank in the UAE.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in internal audit, preferably within banking or financial services.
• Experience with international banks or Big 4 firms is advantageous.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work under pressure.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and support audits across operations and support functions within the bank.
• Evaluate processes, controls, and governance frameworks to identify risks and improvement areas.
• Ensure audit execution aligns with annual audit plans and timelines.
• Prepare audit reports, findings, and recommendations for management review.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to agree corrective action plans and monitor implementation.
• Maintain audit programs and risk assessments for process streams and business units.
• Assess effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance practices.
• Support development of audit frameworks and methodologies aligned with regulatory standards.

Skills

Internal audit and risk assessment expertise

Knowledge of banking operations and control frameworks

Audit planning, execution, and reporting skills

Data analysis and control evaluation capabilities

Stakeholder communication and advisory skills

Regulatory compliance and governance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field

Job description

Job Summary

Internal Auditor - Operations and Support Functions role in Abu Dhabi, UAE within the Banking industry is a key opportunity focused on auditing operational processes, evaluating internal controls, and strengthening risk management frameworks. This role supports governance by identifying gaps, improving controls, and ensuring compliance across banking operations and support functions.

Job Details

• Country: UAE
• City: Abu Dhabi
• Industry: Banking
• Function: Accounting/Auditing
• Salary: 18000-28000
• Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
• Gender: Any
• Candidate Nationality: Any
• Job Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct and support audits across operations and support functions within the bank
• Evaluate processes, controls, and governance frameworks to identify risks and improvement areas
• Ensure audit execution aligns with annual audit plans and timelines
• Prepare audit reports, findings, and recommendations for management review
• Coordinate with stakeholders to agree corrective action plans and monitor implementation
• Maintain audit programs and risk assessments for process streams and business units
• Assess effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance practices
• Support development of audit frameworks and methodologies aligned with regulatory standards
• Provide advisory support to business units on risk, governance, and control improvements
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and act as audit business partner
• Monitor outstanding audit issues and ensure timely closure
• Support special investigations and ad hoc audit assignments

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in internal audit, preferably within banking or financial services
• Experience with international banks or Big 4 firms is advantageous
• Strong understanding of operations and support functions within banking
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and audit standards
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work under pressure
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities

Skills Set

• Internal audit and risk assessment expertise
• Knowledge of banking operations and control frameworks
• Audit planning, execution, and reporting skills
• Data analysis and control evaluation capabilities
• Stakeholder communication and advisory skills
• Regulatory compliance and governance knowledge

Why Join Us

• Work with the UAE's largest bank in a critical audit and governance role
• Opportunity to influence operational efficiency and risk management practices
• Exposure to diverse banking functions across international operations
• Career growth in internal audit and risk leadership roles

About the Company

First Abu Dhabi Bank is the largest bank in the UAE and one of the leading financial institutions globally. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, FAB provides a comprehensive range of financial services while maintaining strong governance, innovation, and customer‑centric values.