Senior Banking Internal Audit Lead - On-Site Bahrain

The Corporate Institute; Manama; On-site; BHD 11,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Annual Air Ticket

Employee Visa

Statutory Benefits

Job summary

The Corporate Institute in Manama, Bahrain, is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor with 6+ years in banking sector auditing. The role focuses on leading internal audit engagements, assessing risks, and advising on controls and regulatory compliance.

On-site in Manama, the position offers a tax-free salary up to BHD 1,600 per month, plus flight allowances, health insurance, visa support and statutory benefits.

Qualifications

• CA/ACCA/CPA/CIA certification required.
• 7+ years in internal audit or risk management in banking.
• Experience with banks and Big4 or equivalent.
• Willingness to travel to client sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage internal audit engagements from planning to execution.
• Develop risk-based audit plans tailored to client environments.
• Perform complex audit procedures and document findings with root cause analysis.
• Provide guidance on internal control best practices and regulatory compliance.
• Present audit findings and remediation plans to clients and stakeholders.
• Lead client meetings and drive consensus on actions.
• Stay updated on industry trends and regulatory changes.
• Contribute to audit methodology improvements and templates.
• Uphold professional standards and client confidentiality.

Skills

Internal audit

Risk assessment

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Travel readiness

ERP software

Education

CA/ACCA/CPA/CIA

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP software

Job description

The Corporate Institute in Manama, Bahrain, is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor with 6+ years in banking sector auditing. The role focuses on leading internal audit engagements, assessing risks, and advising on controls and regulatory compliance.

On-site in Manama, the position offers a tax-free salary up to BHD 1,600 per month, plus flight allowances, health insurance, visa support and statutory benefits.