Head of Internal Audit

Responsibilities

• Build and lead the Internal Audit function, including charter, methodology and policies
• Develop and execute a risk-based Internal Audit Plan across regulated activities
• Conduct end-to-end audits from planning through remediation follow-up
• Provide assurance over payments, AML/CFT, consumer protection, outsourcing, cybersecurity and data protection
• Leverage data analytics and automation to enhance audit testing
• Report independently to the Board on material risks and control deficiencies
• Coordinate with CBUAE, external auditors and independent reviewers
• Extend audit coverage to new regulated entities as the business expands

Requirements

• 7+ years of Internal Audit experience, ideally auditing fintech companies
• Strong understanding of risk-based auditing, internal controls and IIA Global Internal Audit Standards
• Experience in CBUAE-regulated or comparable financial regulatory environments
• Relevant professional qualification such as CIA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent
• Experience communicating results to senior leadership or Board stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience establishing or transforming an Internal Audit function
• Hands-on use of SQL, Python, Power BI or similar audit analytics tools
• Experience introducing continuous auditing or monitoring

About the Company

Ziina is a fast-growing UAE fintech operating regulated payment and digital financial services.