Internal Audit Manager - UAE National Only

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Emirates Islamic is seeking an Internal Audit Manager who is a UAE national, in line with the UAE Government’s strategy to empower nationals, to support the Head of Internal Audit across Financial Crime Compliance, Retail Banking and Banking Operations. The role emphasizes strengthening the control environment, delivering audits that add value, and ensuring timely closure of findings while aligning with IFRS Basel standards and the Audit Manual. The ideal candidate will hold a recognized professional accounting qualification, have banking or financial services audit experience, and possess strong knowledge of banking products. To apply, tailor your CV to show concrete audit outcomes, emphasize stakeholder relationship skills, and demonstrate how you would drive innovation and Emiratization objectives, with clear examples of process improvements and risk mitigation.

Internal Audit Manager (UAE National Only)

In line with the UAE Government’s strategy in empowering and developing nationals, Emirates Islamic is committed to welcoming the young generation into an innovative, modern and supportive work environment to contribute to the nation's success. We are looking to find the best UAEN talent to join our EI family.

The incumbent will support the Head of Internal Audit / Portfolio Head / Portfolio Lead in providing internal audit services for EI and will be a subject matter expertise for Financial Crime Compliance, Retail Banking and Banking Operations. He/she will undertake business process audits, project assignments and ad hoc review work under supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver an audit service focused on control environment improvements that protect and enhance the group's financial position.

• Ensure audit findings are timely addressed

• Conduct audits which are perceived to add value to the business

• Ensure Internal Audit is contemporary and innovative to drive efficiency / quality of service

• Maintain professional working relationship with business stakeholders

• Audit job completion, documentation and reporting in line with Audit Manual / standards

• Ensure observations are supported by facts, drafted per departmental standards and agreed with management.

• Drive / Participate in department strategic initiatives / innovation programs

• Drive / Participate in staff engagement activities

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Recognized Professional Accounting Qualification

• Banking or financial services audit experience is preferred 

• Strong knowledge of banking products, processes and activities

• Good understanding of International Financial Reporting Standard and Basel regulatory requirements

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

   

EIB

Emirates Islamic was launched in 2004 to deliver the highest standards of banking services in line with Shari'a principles.

As one of the leading Islamic banks in the UAE, Emirates Islamic offers exciting career opportunities for highly motivated professionals and graduates. At Emirates Islamic, we believe that our Employees are our biggest asset and we continuously invest in Talent Management & Training and Development programmes to help them excel professionally and achieve success in their chosen career.

Emiratization is a key strategic objective at Emirates Islamic. We provide training to talented, young Emaratis under dedicated programmes that shape their ambition, passion & commitment and guide them to become the future leaders of the organization as well as the overall financial sector.

We are driven by our values of Innovation, Customer Service, Ambition & Ownership and are always looking for talent to add to our diverse work environment comprising of over 60 nationalities.