Head of Internal Sharia Audit

Job Details

ROLE PURPOSE:  Assist the Group Head of Internal Shari’a Audit in building the Internal Shari’a Audit assignments and monitors banks compliance with Islamic Shari’a according to AAOIFI standards and in accordance with the IIA standards. Standard of Shari’a Governance for Islamic Financial Institutions, to ensure their compliance with Islamic Shari’a and ensure the adequacy of internal procedures and Shari’a governance frameworks

REPORTING LINE: Group Head – Internal Shari’a Audit

Previous experience required (if any)     

Candidate should ideally possess 10 – 15 years of business experience along with strong Shari’a knowledge background in all Islamic banking products for all segments, much of which should be in regulatory Shari’a Audit environment especially in the Islamic banking/finance industry.  Experience in regulatory governance and Shari’a compliance management related consultation and advisory Regulatory experience, including IIA, AAOIFI standards

Specialist Skills / Technical Knowledge Required for this role

• BA or higher degree in Shari’a & Law or any other related subject.
• Fully conversant in Shari’a regulatory Audit/Compliance matters and accustomed to dealing with bank senior management
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Arabic, English language