Lead Auditor – Finance, Treasury & Financial Risk

Role Overview

• 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

• 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.

Tech Stack

• Python
• SQL
• Tableau

Benefits

• 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.