Vice President, Internal Audit & Risk Governance

TAAHEED; Dubai; On-site; AED 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Driving license allowance

Car ownership flexibility

Job summary

A leading banking organization in Dubai is seeking a Vice President for its Audit division. The successful candidate will lead the Internal Audit Function, managing a team of up to 9 reports. Responsibilities include updating auditing policies, preparing risk-based audit plans, and communicating results to Executive Management. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field, be a qualified accountant, and possess significant banking internal audit experience. Fluency in English is essential; Arabic is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting/Business Administration from a recognised institution.
• Qualified accountant (ACA, CA, ACCA, CPA) ideally possessing CIA membership.
• Minimum 12 years auditing experience including 5 years in a managerial position in banking internal audit.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Internal Audit Function.
• Recommend revisions to auditing policies and risk management procedures.
• Update Internal Audit Charter and protocols.

Skills

Accounting/Business Administration degree

Qualified accountant (ACA, CA, ACCA, CPA)

Minimum 12 years auditing experience

Knowledge of Islamic banking

Knowledge of banking operations

Fluent English

Arabic (advantage)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Business Administration

Job description

A leading banking organization in Dubai is seeking a Vice President for its Audit division. The successful candidate will lead the Internal Audit Function, managing a team of up to 9 reports. Responsibilities include updating auditing policies, preparing risk-based audit plans, and communicating results to Executive Management. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field, be a qualified accountant, and possess significant banking internal audit experience. Fluency in English is essential; Arabic is a plus.