Internal Audit Lead – Financial Risk

Tabby

Lead Auditor overseeing finance, treasury, and financial risk audits at Tabby. Ensuring compliance with regulations and improving internal controls through advanced analytics.

Posted 7/12/2026full-timeDubai • 🇦🇪 United Arab EmiratesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading end-to-end audits within finance and treasury, ensuring compliance with IFRS and CBUAE regulations while leveraging data analytics for enhanced audit insights. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills are essential for influencing outcomes and driving remediation actions.

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Internal Audit ExperienceIFRS ComplianceData Analytics ProficiencyStakeholder ManagementFinancial Risk Management

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Hard Skills

Financial ReportingTreasury OperationsLiquidity ManagementRisk-Based AuditingInternal Control Frameworks

Soft Skills

Analytical ThinkingCommunication SkillsAttention to DetailProfessional SkepticismInfluencing Skills

Tools & Technologies

SQLPythonPower BITableauAutomation Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CPAACCACACIACISA

Industry Keywords

BankingFintechFinancial ServicesCBUAE RegulationsCOSO Framework

Tech Stack

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PythonSQLTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and deliver end-to-end audits across finance, treasury and financial risk processes, including financial reporting, accounting, liquidity management, funding, investments, payments and tax.
Independently plan audit engagements through risk assessment, scoping, execution and reporting, ensuring a high-quality, risk-based approach.
Evaluate compliance with IFRS, CBUAE regulatory requirements and internal policies, identifying gaps and areas for improvement.
Review treasury frameworks, including cash management, FX exposure and hedging strategies, ensuring robust governance and control practices.
Monitor developments in financial reporting standards, regulatory expectations and fintech trends, incorporating relevant insights into audit coverage.
Review external audit observations, assess their impact on internal control environments and track remediation actions to closure.
Apply advanced data analytics to identify anomalies, emerging risks, and control weaknesses across finance and treasury processes.
Leverage data models, dashboards and automation tools to enhance audit planning, execution and continuous monitoring.
Drive a data-driven audit approach, improving audit efficiency, coverage and insight generation.
Contribute to the development and enhancement of the risk-based audit plan, incorporating thematic reviews and continuous auditing techniques.
Ensure audit activities are aligned with CBUAE regulations, IFRS standards and internal governance frameworks.
Assess the effectiveness of financial risk management practices, including credit, market and liquidity risk oversight.
Provide forward-looking insights on emerging financial, regulatory and business risks impacting Tabby.
Challenge existing processes and controls constructively, promoting a strong risk and control culture.
Report audit outcomes to the Head of Internal Audit, providing clear, risk-based conclusions and practical recommendations.
Prepare concise, high-quality audit reports and communicate findings effectively to senior management.
Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, influencing change and driving timely remediation of audit findings.

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of relevant experience in internal audit, external audit or financial control within banking, fintech or financial services environments.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related discipline.
Relevant professional certifications such as CPA, ACCA, CA, CIA, or CISA (or actively pursuing) are strongly preferred.
Strong technical expertise in finance, accounting and treasury, with a solid understanding of IFRS and CBUAE regulatory frameworks.
Demonstrated experience leading audits across financial reporting, treasury operations, liquidity, funding and financial risk management.
Sound knowledge of internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO) and risk-based auditing methodologies.
Proficiency in data analytics and visualization tools (e.g., SQL, Python, Power BI, Tableau), with the ability to translate data into actionable audit insights.
Strong analytical thinking, with the ability to assess complex processes, identify risks and challenge controls effectively.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience presenting to senior management and influencing outcomes.
Proven ability to operate independently, manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
High level of professional skepticism, integrity and attention to detail.
Fluency in English required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

- Flexible working model with trust and autonomy from day one.
- A high-growth environment with ownership and responsibility that will accelerate your career.
- Participation in the company’s employee stock options program.
- Comprehensive health insurance.
- Flexi Perks: a monetary benefit to spend on what matters most to you — health, well-being, education, or professional development.