Audit Manager, Internal Shariah

Mashreq

Audit Manager responsible for Shari’ah audits at Mashreq Bank, leading audits and managing compliance with Islamic Shari’ah standards. Focus on building relationships and supporting audit staff.

Posted 4/27/2026full-timeRemote • 🇵🇰 PakistanMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure Shari’ah Audit coverage for Mashreq and applicable subsidiaries and undertake Shari’ah audits and monitor compliance with Islamic Shari’ah.
Execute the Shariah Audit Plan acting as an Audit in Charge and lead medium to large sized team of Shari’ah Audit professionals and manage audit assignments.
Assist Head ISA in preparing the Risk based Shariah Audit Plan.
Examine and evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of Shari’ah Gov. & Internal Controls of Islamic businesses/branches and activities relating to compliance with AAOIFI Shari’ah Standards, resolutions (Fatawa), guidelines & instructions issued by Internal Shari’ah Supervision Committee (ISSC) & Central Bank of UAE Higher Shari’ah Authority (CBUAE HSA).

Requirements

What you’ll need

CA /CPA/ ACCA/MBA in Finance & Accounting preferably with CIA / Banking Diploma, university degree in Islamic Shari'ah, or relevant specializations and professional certification such as CSAA in Shari’ah and Islamic Banking Audit from AAOIFI/CIBAFI.
5– 10 years’ experience in audit department of a bank / audit firm of which at least 5 years in the field of Shari'ah audit.
Specialized knowledge, expertise and a thorough understanding of various risks and implications.
Proven experience in managing and leading a team.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
Be a Muslim, computer literate with strong command over spoken and written English and reasonable command in Arabic.
Result oriented disciplined thinker, a self-starter with strong analytical organizational skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Working in a highly challenging and continually evolving environment.
Guidance and supervision to ISA & IA staff in planning & execution of Shari'ah Audits.
Conduct periodic trainings for Shari’ah Audit staff to enhance their level of overall effectiveness.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Shari’ah AuditRisk based Shari’ah Audit PlanShari’ah GovernanceInternal ControlsAAOIFI Shari’ah StandardsIslamic Banking AuditShari’ah complianceAudit managementFinancial analysisRisk assessment

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationInterpersonal skillsRelationship buildingAnalytical thinkingOrganizational skillsSelf-starterResult orientedTeam managementDiscipline

Certifications

CACPAACCAMBA in Finance & AccountingCIABanking DiplomaIslamic Shari'ah degreeCSAA in Shari’ah and Islamic Banking AuditAAOIFI certificationCIBAFI certification