Senior Manager Internal Audit

Job Title: Senior Manager - Internal Audit

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE (MUST RELOCATE OR BE BASED IN ABU DHABI)

Department: Internal Audit - Retail Banking

Reports To: Head of Internal Audit

Job Purpose:

Lead and manage internal audit for retail banking operations, ensuring risk management, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Audit Planning: Develop and execute annual audit plans for retail banking, addressing key risks and regulatory compliance.
• Execution: Oversee complex audit assignments, ensuring high-quality execution and adherence to standards.
• Risk Management: Identify and assess emerging risks, recommending improvements to controls.
• Reporting: Prepare and present audit reports with findings and recommendations to senior management and the Audit Committee.
• Compliance: Stay updated on regulatory changes and ensure audit practices remain compliant.
• Continuous Improvement: Promote best practices and process improvements within the audit function.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with management, external auditors, and regulators.
• Team Leadership: Manage and develop audit staff, fostering a high-performance environment.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Certifications: CPA, CIA, or CISA required.
• Experience: 7-8 years in internal audit in the banking sector.
• Skills: Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills; proficiency in audit software and Microsoft Office.