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 support organizations in strengthening financial governance, risk management, and operational performance across the banking and financial services sector. Through independent reviews, data-driven analysis, and effective internal controls, we aim to promote transparency, accountability, and sustainable business practices.

The Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented Internal Auditor to assess internal controls, evaluate risk management practices, and review financial and operational processes within banking and financial services environments. This role is suited to an analytical professional who understands audit methodologies, regulatory expectations, and the importance of maintaining strong governance standards.

Working remotely on a part-time basis, you will help identify control weaknesses, assess compliance risks, and provide practical recommendations that support sound financial operations and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct risk-based internal audits covering financial, operational, and compliance processes.
• Review internal controls, accounting records, financial reports, policies, and operational procedures.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of risk management frameworks and governance practices.
• Assess compliance with applicable banking regulations, internal policies, and relevant industry standards.
• Identify control gaps, process inefficiencies, and potential risk exposures, recommending practical corrective actions.
• Prepare audit workpapers, findings, reports, and management recommendations with clear supporting evidence.
• Follow up on remediation plans and monitor the implementation of agreed corrective measures.
• Collaborate with finance, compliance, risk, and operational teams while maintaining audit independence.
• Stay informed about regulatory developments, emerging risks, and internal audit best practices.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in internal audit, external audit, banking, financial services, risk management, or compliance preferred.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline preferred.
• Understanding of internal audit methodologies, risk-based auditing, internal controls, and financial reporting.
• Familiarity with banking operations, regulatory compliance, and financial risk frameworks.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, report-writing, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and relevant audit, accounting, or reporting systems.
• Ability to work independently, maintain confidentiality, exercise professional judgment, and manage multiple priorities.
• CIA, CPA, ACCA, or other relevant professional certifications are advantageous but not mandatory.

What We Offer

• Flexible, part-time remote working arrangements.
• Opportunities to contribute to audit quality, risk awareness, and stronger internal controls.
• Exposure to financial governance and operational improvement initiatives.
• Collaboration with professionals across finance, compliance, risk, and business operations.
• A professional environment that values independence, integrity, accuracy, accountability, and continuous learning.