Client: Confidential Reputable Bank (Abu Dhabi)
Employment Type: Full-time
Experience: 25 years
Recruitment Partner: Line Two
About the Role
Line Two is supporting a confidential, reputable bank in Abu Dhabi to hire an Internal Audit Officer. The role supports delivery of risk-based audits across business and support functions, helping strengthen the control environment and ensuring audit work is well-documented and aligned with internal standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute risk-based audit assignments across banking operations and support functions (end-to-end audit lifecycle).
- Perform process walkthroughs, document flows, identify key controls, and test design and operating effectiveness.
- Prepare clear working papers, evidence files, and audit documentation in line with internal audit methodology.
- Identify issues, assess root causes, and support drafting of practical recommendations and remediation plans.
- Track audit findings and follow up on management action plans to closure.
- Support audit planning activities (risk assessment inputs, scoping, data collection, audit programs).
- Assist with stakeholder management during fieldwork and help prepare audit reports and presentations.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of templates, checklists, and audit execution quality.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
- 25 years internal audit experience within banking/financial services (external audit experience with banking clients can be considered).
- Strong understanding of internal controls, risk concepts, and audit testing approaches.
- Strong writing and documentation skills; confident producing structured working papers and summaries.
- Good Excel skills; comfortable analyzing data and evidence.
- Fluent in English (Arabic is a plus).
Preferred / Nice to Have
- Certifications (or in progress): CIA / ACCA / CPA / CFE.
- Familiarity with audit standards and control frameworks (e.g., COSO).
- Experience auditing one or more areas such as: credit operations, retail banking, treasury, trade finance, AML/KYC, or IT controls.
How to Apply
Apply via LinkedIn with your updated CV. Please include your notice period and UAE work authorization/visa status (if applicable).
Equal Opportunity
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Hiring decisions are based on skills, experience, and role requirements.
