Internal Auditor (Banking & Financial Services)

🌟 We're Hiring: Internal Auditor (Banking & Financial Services)

📍 Location: United Arab Emirates (Remote)

🕒 Employment Type: Part-Time

💼 Experience Level: Mid-Level to Senior

🌐 Work Arrangement: Fully Remote

About Us

We are a globally focused organization committed to strengthening financial governance, maintaining effective internal controls, and promoting responsible business practices. We value integrity, professional independence, analytical thinking, and continuous improvement, supporting sound risk management and reliable financial operations.

The Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented Internal Auditor (Banking & Financial Services) to evaluate internal controls, assess operational and financial risks, and help ensure that business processes align with applicable regulatory requirements and internal policies. In this part-time, fully remote role, you will conduct risk-based reviews, document audit findings, and recommend practical improvements to strengthen governance and operational effectiveness.

The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of banking operations, financial controls, and audit methodologies. You should be able to analyze complex information, maintain clear audit documentation, and communicate findings professionally to relevant stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct risk-based audits of financial, operational, and compliance processes.
• Evaluate internal controls, risk management procedures, and governance practices.
• Review financial records, reconciliations, transaction documentation, and operational workflows.
• Assess adherence to internal policies, applicable regulations, and established control standards.
• Identify control weaknesses, process gaps, and potential financial or operational risks.
• Prepare audit workpapers, evidence summaries, findings, and recommendations.
• Discuss observations with relevant teams and support the development of corrective action plans.
• Track remediation activities and assess whether agreed improvements have been implemented.
• Assist with internal audit reporting, management updates, and regulatory review preparation where required.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and confidential audit records.
• Recommend improvements to control design, documentation, and audit processes.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline is preferred.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in internal audit, external audit, risk management, or financial services is preferred.
• Understanding of banking operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and risk-based auditing.
• Familiarity with audit planning, control testing, sampling, and evidence documentation.
• Knowledge of relevant financial services regulations and compliance frameworks is an advantage.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and professional skepticism.
• Excellent report-writing, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
• CIA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent professional qualifications are advantageous but not mandatory.
• Ability to manage assignments independently and collaborate effectively in a remote environment.

What We Offer

• Flexible, part-time remote work.
• The opportunity to contribute to stronger financial controls and effective risk management.
• A professional environment that values integrity, objectivity, and accountability.
• Opportunities to collaborate across finance, risk, and compliance functions.
• A role that supports professional development and continuous process improvement.