Internal Auditor – Dubai, UAE | Ahalia Exchange

Internal Auditor (Financial Services / Exchange House)

Ahalia Exchange
Risk-Based Auditing, AML/CFT Compliance, and CBUAE Regulatory Adherence
Posted on January 24, 2026
Job Type: Full Time
Industry: Financial Services / Exchange House
Experience: 3–7 Years UAE Exchange Exp
Salary: AED 5,000 to 1,000
Location: Dubai, UAE

🔹 Key Responsibilities:

  • Risk-Based Auditing: Conduct comprehensive internal audits and risk assessments across all financial and operational processes.
  • Compliance Oversight: Ensure strict adherence to AML/CFT regulations and Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) guidelines for exchange houses.
  • Operational Audit: Audit core business functions including remittances, foreign exchange, agent management, and sanction screening processes.
  • Transaction Monitoring: Review KYC/CDD (Know Your Customer / Customer Due Diligence) and transaction monitoring logs to identify and report suspicious activities.
  • Issue Remediation: Track audit findings and follow up on management action plans to ensure all gaps are remediated timely.
  • Governance Support: Support the strengthening of internal control frameworks and promote a culture of transparency and accountability.

🔹 Requirements:

  • Experience: 3 to 7 years of internal audit experience specifically within an Exchange House or Financial Institution in the UAE.
  • Regulatory Knowledge: Strong command of CBUAE regulations, AML/CFT frameworks, and Exchange House specific guidelines.
  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • Professional Certification: CA, CIA, ACCA, or equivalent professional certification is highly preferred.
  • Skills: Advanced analytical, reporting, and stakeholder communication abilities.
  • Focus: Expertise in auditing KYC, Sanction Screening, and Foreign Exchange operations.

What We Offer:

  • Reputable Organization: Work for Ahalia Exchange, a well-established and trusted name in UAE financial services.
  • Professional Growth: Gain deep exposure to the rigorous compliance standards of the CBUAE.
  • Impactful Role: Play a key part in safeguarding the financial integrity and reputation of a leading exchange house.
  • Salary: Monthly salary of AED 5,000 to 1,000, tailored to your 3–7 years of UAE exchange house audit expertise.