Job Description

The Auditor – Sharia Audit Department is responsible for examining and evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of Shari’ah governance frameworks and internal control systems across Islamic businesses, branches, departments, and activities. The role ensures compliance with Shari’ah resolutions, guidelines, and instructions issued by the Internal Shari’ah Supervision Committee (ISSC) and the Central Bank of the UAE Higher Shari’ah Authority (CBUAE HSA).

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct Shari’ah audit examinations to assess compliance of products, services, operations, and processes with approved Shari’ah standards, resolutions (Fatawa), and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of Shari’ah governance arrangements and internal control systems across Islamic business units and related activities.
• Identify Shari’ah non-compliance issues, control gaps, and risks, and provide practical recommendations for remediation.
• Assist the Audit Manager / Head of Internal Sharia Audit in planning and executing Shari’ah audit assignments in accordance with approved audit methodologies.
• Support the preparation of quarterly Shari’ah audit reports and presentations for the Board Audit Committee (BAC), Internal Shari’ah Supervision Committee (ISSC), and periodic review meetings with the CEO.
• Maintain appropriate audit documentation and working papers in line with internal standards and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with business units and relevant stakeholders to follow up on corrective actions and ensure timely closure of audit findings.
• Stay updated on developments in Islamic finance, Shari’ah standards, and CBUAE regulations relevant to Shari’ah governance and audit.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Islamic Finance, Shari’ah, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in Shari’ah audit, internal audit, Islamic banking, or Shari’ah compliance (preferred).
• Strong understanding of Shari’ah governance frameworks, ISSC requirements, and CBUAE HSA regulations.
• Knowledge of AAOIFI and other relevant Islamic finance standards is an advantage.