Internal Audit Manager

Overview

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• SCA regulatory is urgently seeking an experienced Internal Audit Manager to join immediately.
• Execute risk‑based internal audits ensuring compliance with UAE financial regulations and internal control frameworks.
• Assess the effectiveness of governance, risk‑management processes, and internal controls across financial, operational, digital‑asset, and technology areas.
• Evaluate blockchain‑related controls, token issuance/reconciliation processes, and system integrity where applicable.
• Develop and implement the Annual Internal Audit Plan aligned with risk assessment, regulatory expectations, and organizational priorities.
• Prepare comprehensive audit reports outlining key findings, control gaps, risks, and actionable recommendations for senior management and the Audit Committee.
• Follow up on audit findings, ensuring timely remediation and closure of identified issues.
• Liaise with external auditors, regulatory authorities (including CBUAE/SCA where required), and internal stakeholders.
• Support regulatory examinations, inspections, and compliance reviews.
• Provide advisory input on strengthening internal controls, enhancing operational efficiency, and mitigating financial, operational, and digital‑asset risks.
• Maintain independence in all audit activities and ensure adherence to IIA‑aligned audit principles and internal policies.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of audit methodology, documentation standards, and audit quality.
• Collaborate with Compliance, Risk, Technology, and Finance teams to ensure a coordinated approach to risk mitigation and control enhancement.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 8–10 years’ audit experience, including
• 3+ years in FinTech, digital assets,
• or regulated financial environments.
• CIA, CPA, CISA, or equivalent certification preferred; cybersecurity or blockchain audit certifications are an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of UAE AML laws, financial risk, and virtual‑asset regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, investigative, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills.