e& Enterprise
Director, Internal Audit
- Permanent
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 10 - 15 yrs
Job expiry date: 20/11/2026
Job overview
Date posted
06/10/2026
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Salary
AED 60,000 - 100,000 per month
Compensation
Comprehensive package + relocation
Experience
10 - 15 yrs
Seniority
Director
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
20/11/2026
Job description
Internal audit at e& covers a growing Fintech business, and this Dubai director owns the strategy for independent assurance over it. Each year starts with a risk-based annual plan aligned with business strategies, targeting Fintech top risks and major business initiatives. Financial, operational, IT and compliance risks all fall within view, and emerging risks are assessed independently before being consolidated and prioritised with Enterprise Risk Management (ERM). Engagements range widely, from risk-based Internal Audits and continuous assurance initiatives to regulatory compliance audits, due diligence reviews and investigations. Your direction runs through each assignment, covering planning, risk assessments, SME input, site visits, quality review and the final audit report. Fraud is part of the remit too, with support to Special Audit on red flags, control effectiveness and preventive audit initiatives. Senior leadership, the Audit Committee, the Board and regulators will all rely on your reporting and relationship management. At least 10 years of audit experience with a large company or reputable audit firm is required, with at least 6 of them in a managerial capacity. A CA, CPA, ACCA or CIA qualification is expected, and CISA or a Master's in a related discipline would add weight.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Develop the risk-based annual audit plan, aligned with business strategies, for assurance over Fintech top risks and major business initiatives
- Drive continuous development and maturity of Fintech audit in line with business, risk and compliance requirements
- Maintain a comprehensive view of financial, operational, IT and compliance risks affecting the FinTech business and confirm effective control frameworks are in place
- Lead the independent assessment of current and emerging risks, coordinating with Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) on consolidation and prioritisation
- Plan and execute risk-based Internal Audits, integrated assignments, continuous assurance initiatives, compliance audits, due diligence reviews and investigations
- Analyse Fintech threats, risks and controls across e& and related entities to confirm regulatory compliance
- Review stakeholder feedback after each audit and make sure highlighted concerns are addressed
- Liaise with regulators and other external stakeholders to meet statutory requirements
- Define strategic approaches for assurance over current and emerging key risk areas in Fintech
- Track literature, research papers and standards to identify emerging risks and adopt new best practices
- Run special projects for Fintech and coordinate with the Consulting SPOC for the section
- Direct assurance engagements from planning and risk assessment through site visits, quality review, action plans and final audit reports
- Support Special Audit by identifying fraud red flags, evaluating control effectiveness and contributing to investigations and preventive initiatives
- Manage relationships with senior leadership, the Audit Committee and regulators, circulating audit findings on time
- Present detailed audit reports to the Audit & Risk Committee, Board and other relevant committees
Experience & skills
- Hold a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Computer Science, Information Systems or equivalent
- Possess an internationally recognised professional auditing qualification such as CA, CPA, ACCA or CIA
- Bring 10+ years of audit experience with a large, reputable company or audit firm
- Demonstrate at least 6 years in a managerial audit capacity
- Apply a risk-based audit approach in line with internal auditing standards and relevant laws
- Understand financial, operational, IT and compliance risks specific to Fintech businesses
- Offer CISA certification or a Master's in a related discipline (a plus)