Executive Manager,Financial & Internal Control – (UAE National Only)

Oversee financial and internal-control activities that support accurate reporting, sound risk management and adherence to banking requirements. The role includes monitoring control weaknesses, coordinating closure of audit observations and reinforcing procedures that reduce financial and reputational risk. It requires disciplined documentation, strong accounting knowledge and the ability to work with control owners and auditors.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor financial accounting, reporting and internal-control processes to help ensure records and outputs are reliable, complete and appropriately governed.
• Coordinate closure of internal and external audit observations by following up with action owners, tracking recommendations and maintaining an audit trail.
• Ensure that relevant controls and procedures remain aligned with local and international requirements relating to compliance, AML, KYC and sanctions.
• Identify control gaps and financial or reputational risks, maintain clear supporting documentation and escalate unresolved issues for corrective action.
• Use financial tools and standard office applications to analyse information, prepare reports and support informed management decisions.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Only UAE nationals who hold UAE citizenship/passport are eligible.
• At least 5 years of experience in a similar financial or internal-control role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting; ACCA certification is listed among the requirements.
• Strong experience in financial accounting and reporting, internal controls, Basel guidelines, quality and risk management.

Skills and Competencies

Relevant skills include Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Internal Controls, Basel Guidelines, Audit Remediation, AML, KYC, Sanctions, Microsoft Excel, ACCA.

Employment Details

Full-time position based in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Role Expectations

A successful candidate is methodical, dependable and comfortable coordinating with audit and control stakeholders. Effective performance is demonstrated by timely remediation, reliable reporting, sound application of control standards and a consistent focus on protecting the bank from financial and reputational exposure. Clear documentation and regular stakeholder communication help maintain accountability, support smooth handovers and ensure decisions are understood by relevant teams.