Internal Auditor (Financial Services / Exchange House)
Ahalia Exchange
Risk-Based Auditing, AML/CFT Compliance, and CBUAE Regulatory Adherence
Posted on January 24, 2026
Job Description / Role
🔹 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.