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Internal Audit Manager
KamelPay
Dubai, UAE
Full Time
Manager
Onsite
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Internal auditRisk based audit planningGovernanceRisk managementInternal controlsRegulatory compliance
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About the Role
KamelPay is looking for an experienced Internal Audit Manager to establish and lead a risk-based internal audit function for its regulated fintech operations in Dubai. The role requires a minimum of 2-3 years of direct internal audit experience within a CBUAE-regulated SVF-licensed institution.
Key Skills for This Role
Internal auditRisk based audit planningGovernanceRisk managementInternal controlsRegulatory compliance
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a risk based annual internal audit plan for approval by the Board Audit Committee
- Establish and maintain the Internal Audit Charter, methodology, and procedures in line with IIA Global Internal Audit Standards
- Conduct operational, financial, compliance, technology, and thematic audits across the organisation
- Review controls relating to customer fund safeguarding, settlement, reconciliation, float management, KYC/CDD, transaction monitoring, and wallet limits
- Assess AML/CFT controls, sanctions screening, PEP management, suspicious transaction reporting, and regulatory record keeping
- Review outsourcing arrangements, third party risk, information security, IT controls, business continuity, and data protection
- Prepare clear, risk rated audit reports and present key findings to senior management and the Board Audit Committee
- Track remediation plans and escalate overdue or high risk findings
- Support CBUAE examinations, external audits, and other regulatory reviews while maintaining independence
Requirements
- Minimum 2 3 years of direct internal audit experience within a CBUAE regulated Stored Value Facility (SVF) licensed institution
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business, or related discipline
- CIA, CA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent certification strongly preferred
- CISA or CAMS certification advantageous
- Demonstrated experience auditing payments, e money, digital wallets, fintech, or regulated financial services operations
- Strong knowledge of CBUAE SVF Regulation and Retail Payment Services and Card Schemes Regulation
- Good understanding of UAE AML/CFT requirements, safeguarding controls, reconciliation, IT general controls, and third party risk management
- Strong audit report writing, analytical, stakeholder management, and Board level communication skills
- High standards of integrity, independence, confidentiality, and professional judgement
Full Job Posting
Role Overview
- Kamel Pay is looking for an experienced Manager – Internal Audit to establish and lead a risk based internal audit function across our regulated fintech operations.
- The role will provide independent assurance over governance, risk management, internal controls, and regulatory compliance, with particular focus on Kamel Pay’s Stored Value Facility (SVF) and Retail Payment Services (RPS) activities.
Mandatory Requirement
- Candidates must have a minimum of 2–3 years of direct internal audit experience within a CBUAE regulated Stored Value Facility (SVF) licensed institution.
- Applications without direct SVF licensed institution experience will not be considered.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a risk based annual internal audit plan for approval by the Board Audit Committee.
- Establish and maintain the Internal Audit Charter, methodology, and procedures in line with IIA Global Internal Audit Standards.
- Conduct operational, financial, compliance, technology, and thematic audits across the organisation.
- Review controls relating to customer fund safeguarding, settlement, reconciliation, float management, KYC/CDD, transaction monitoring, and wallet limits.
- Assess AML/CFT controls, sanctions screening, PEP management, suspicious transaction reporting, and regulatory record keeping.
- Review outsourcing arrangements, third party risk, information security, IT controls, business continuity, and data protection.
- Prepare clear, risk rated audit reports and present key findings to senior management and the Board Audit Committee.
- Track remediation plans and escalate overdue or high risk findings.
- Support CBUAE examinations, external audits, and other regulatory reviews while maintaining the independence of the internal audit function.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business, or a related discipline.
- CIA, CA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent certification is strongly preferred.
- CISA or CAMS certification would be advantageous.
- Demonstrated experience auditing payments, e money, digital wallets, fintech, or regulated financial services operations.
- Strong knowledge of the CBUAE SVF Regulation and Retail Payment Services and Card Schemes Regulation.
- Good understanding of UAE AML/CFT requirements, safeguarding controls, reconciliation, IT general controls, and third party risk management.
- Strong audit report writing, analytical, stakeholder management, and Board level communication skills.
- High standards of integrity, independence, confidentiality, and professional judgement.
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