Senior Internal Auditor

Confidentiel; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidentiel in the UAE is seeking an experienced Internal Auditor to strengthen the company's internal audit function in line with The Standards for the Regulations Regarding Licensing and Monitoring of Exchange Business issued by the Central Bank of the UAE.

The successful candidate will conduct independent audits across remittance, payments, compliance, and settlements, assess controls and risk management, and drive process improvements while ensuring AML/KYC, FATF, and sanctions screening

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of audit experience in fintech, exchange houses, remittance, or financial services.
• Professional certifications (CIA, CPA, CAMS, CISA, or equivalent) are an added advantage.
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks for exchange businesses and payment service providers.
• Experience in audit planning, execution, reporting and follow-up.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal audits across remittance, payments, compliance, and settlements.
• Evaluate internal controls, risk management, and governance processes.
• Review compliance with CBUAE regs, FATF, AML/KYC, and sanctions screening.
• Identify gaps, weaknesses, and implement corrective actions.
• Create and maintain SOPs for audit processes and daily ops.
• Prepare audit reports, findings, and recommendations for management.
• Support regulatory examinations and stay updated on regulatory changes.

Skills

Internal audit methodologies

CBUAE regulations

AML/CFT and sanctions screening

Process improvement

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field

Job description

We are a pioneering financial technology company based in the UAE, licensed by the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE). Our mission is to provide innovative financial solutions that drive financial inclusion and enhance customer experiences.

Job Summary

We are looking for a dedicated Internal Auditor to support the company's internal audit function in accordance with The Standards for the Regulations Regarding Licensing and Monitoring of Exchange Business issued by the Central Bank of the UAE. The Internal Auditor will be responsible for conducting independent audits across the company's operational areas, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, identifying operational gaps, and driving process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct internal audits across all operational areas including remittance processing, payment services, compliance, and settlement operations
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes
• Review compliance with CBUAE regulations, FATF guidelines, AML/KYC requirements, and sanctions screening processes
• Identify operational gaps and control weaknesses; recommend and implement corrective actions
• Create and maintain SOPs for audit processes and day-to-day operational activities
• Prepare audit reports, findings, and recommendations for senior management
• Support regulatory examinations and audits
• Stay updated with regulatory changes and assess their impact on the business

Skills and Attributes

• Strong knowledge of internal audit methodologies, risk assessment, and control frameworks
• Understanding of CBUAE regulations and the Standards for the Regulations Regarding Licensing and Monitoring of Exchange Business
• Knowledge of AML/CFT, sanctions screening, and financial crime prevention
• Experience with process improvement and digitization initiatives
• Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of audit experience, preferably in fintech, exchange houses, remittance, or financial services
• Professional certifications (CIA, CPA, CAMS, CISA, or equivalent) are an added advantage
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks for exchange businesses and payment service providers
• Experience in audit planning, execution, reporting, and follow-up