Senior Auditor - Credit Review

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank; Abu Dhabi; Remote; AED 335,000 - 670,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Group life insurance

Paid leave

Leave airfare

Flexible remote working

Learning & development

Job summary

The Internal Audit Group at Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank seeks an experienced auditor to lead regular audits and reviews, assess compliance, and report to the Board. You will coordinate planning, oversee tests, and drive improvements in internal controls across the bank.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in audits, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and professional certifications (CPA/CA/CIA). ADCB offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, flexible remote options, and ongoing development.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in operations and financial audits, credit reviews or IS audits.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Professional certification (CPA/CA/CIA) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead regular audits and special reviews in line with standards and policies.
• Prepare and assess reports for BACC/BOD/CEO/Management.
• Coordinate audit planning and conduct regular/special audits.
• Lead specialised/audit assignments and perform tests as required.
• Issue draft reports with observations and propose control enhancements.
• Prepare final reports and executive summaries for governance.
• Create action plans, conduct auditee meetings and track open issues.
• Monitor risk register and audit programme against current developments.
• Review policies to ensure adequate risk mitigation.
• Manage investigations, whistle-blowing assignments and team development.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, Finance or Computer Science

CPA / CA / CIA or other relevant certification

Job description

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About the business area - Group Audit

The Internal Audit Group plays a crucial role in providing independent and objective assurance to the Board of Directors. The Group’s activities are designed to provide consulting services that add value to the organisation and enhance the quality of the internal control system through a systematic and disciplined approach. Leveraging advanced technologies, data analytics, and professionally qualified auditors. Thus contributing to the effectiveness of the organisation's risk management, control, and governance processes.

In this role, your key responsibilities include:

• To lead regular audits and special reviews in line with audit standards and practices, assessing completion against set criteria and Bank policies in order to meet the objectives of audits, ensure compliance and that the Bank’s potential risks are identified.
• Manage the preparation of BACC/BOD/CEO/Management Reports, assessing the contents to ensure they are to the required standard and that they accurately summarise the audit activity for each audit/assignment.
• Review and coordinate the planning for each audit assignments, manage and conduct regular/special audits to ensure that they achieve their objectives according to established standards.
• Lead and conduct specialised/complex audits and assignments in order to perform the required tests as per agreed standards.
• Review and issue draft reports and observations in order to highlight risk issues, control lapses and recommend enhancement of internal controls.
• Prepare and review final reports and executive summaries to ensure they meet the required standards.
• Create action plans for each audit and conduct meetings with auditees in order to follow up, close or elevate of open issues as appropriate.
• Monitor the risk register and audit programme for audit areas and processes with full reference to the latest technical developments to ensure their use to the required standard.
• Review/provide recommendations in policies and procedures to ensure their adequacy for mitigating risk.
• Manage and conduct investigation assignments, special assignments and whistle-blowing to ensure the insights and observations are shared with management.
• Manage self and team in line with ADCB’s people management policies, procedures, processes and practices to ensure adherence and to maximise own and employee contribution to business performance.
• Organise and supervise the activities and work of the team to ensure that targets and objectives are achieved, and the business plan is delivered in line with the required policies, processes, procedures and systems.
• Implement approved departmental policies, processes and procedures, and ensure employee adherence so that work is carried out to the required standard while delivering the required standards of service to customers and stakeholders.
• Manage and motivate the team to ensure they contribute to, and participate in, the identification and implementation of change initiatives, programmes and projects in line with the bank’s standards.
• Demonstrate Our Promise and apply the ADCB Service Standards to deliver the Bank’s required levels of service in all internal and external customer interactions.

The ideal candidate should have the following experience

• At least 5 years of experience operations and financial audits, credit reviews or Information Systems audits.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, Finance or Computer Science..
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)/Chartered Accountant (CA)/Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or other relevantcertification/specific experience in specialised area with a reputable organisation

What we offer:

• Competitive Salary & Additionally, all employees are eligible to participate in one of our rewarding variable pay plans.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: This includes market-leading medical insurance, group life and personal accident insurance, paid leave and leave airfare, employee preferential rates on loans and finance facilities, staff discounts and offers, and children education assistance (for certain job levels).
• Flexible and Remote Working Options: We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements, subject to eligibility and job requirements.
• Learning and Development Opportunities: We value and facilitate continuous learning and personal development through a variety of exciting learning opportunities, such as structured instructor‑led courses, a comprehensive e‑learning catalog, on‑the‑job training, and professional development programs.

At ADCB, we are dedicated to creating a respectful, caring and disciplined work environment that aligns with your career ambitions.